HINTS AND RECIPES.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 244, 5 July 1928, Page 2

HINTS AND RECIPES.

When Storing Silver. Silver plate that is to be packed away for any length of time -should be thoroughly cleaned, then lightly smeared with fresh lard and put into the baize bags. When required for use again, all that is needed is to plunge it into hot wnter and give it a rub with a ; clean flannel. Feather Pillows When feather pillows arc being refilled crush a small box of camphor and sprinkle among the feathers. This riot Another modernist idea for filling a only helps to preserve the feathers, but also makes the pillow cool and refreshing to the head. Vinegar Stains Dilute some liquid ammonia with twenty times as much water. Spread out the stained material on a flat surface. dip a clean cloth in the cleaning liquid, and make a ring right round and atrophy of the hair follicles. Once this water and dry. If the stain has not. quite disappeared repeat the process the next day. Keep the Larder Window Clean. A large window covered with perforated zinc needs to be cleaned from time to time. The holes in Ihe zinc are constantly being clogged with dust and other impurities deposited there by the wind, and if the dirt is not ’removed there ’S a risk of it being blown through on the milk, stock, fish, meat, butter, etc. At least once a month give

the zinc work a good scrubbing with l carbolic soap and water. : Painted W,aUs j Painted walls, such as are usual 111 j bathroom or scullery, are best cleaned } when they are damp. If possible, fiH the room with steam until the walls ar<j i quite moist. Then, storting at the top, { wash down the walls with a clean flani nel and hot, soapy water to which a j small quantity of liquid ammonia hag j been added. Rinse with a clean cloth j rung out in warm water, and rub dry ’ with a soft cloth.