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NZ Truth, Issue 1212, 21 February 1929, Page 10

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To remove grease murks from brown leather, rub some French chalk well into the marks,' and leave for a day, then rub off, and polish m the usual way. . Repeat until the stain is removed. # # * To whiten clothes that have become yellow, make a solution of a tablespoon of- cream of tartar to one gallon of cold water. Soak the clothes overnight and wash m the -usual way. To preserve linoleum mix together one gill methlyated spirits and one ounce shellac. Allow the latter .to thoroughly dissolve and then apply the mixture with a soft, flannel. # * * Fresh mint, placed m a vase on the kitchen floor will keep away mice. # # . * ' A strong- solution of ammonia and water is an excellent method for cleaning sponges. They should be soaked m a covered vessel for about 12 hours and then rinsed m several waters. # # # , New bread will always cut easier if the knife is dipped m hot water. # # * An excellent thing for freckles, tan or sunburn is the white of one egg and a little lemon juice. Shake well and to a tumblerful of this mixture add 1 teaspoonful of borax. # * ♦ To get long wear out of silk hosiery it should be changed daily and washed inside out m luke warm suds of pure soap.