HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Shannon News, 11 October 1929, Page 1

HOUSEHOLD NOTES

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Saucepans,

When purchasing a saucepan, choos i good one. Aluminium and tin ar icld in qualities of thick and thin, an ’ he latter will not stand too constan’t teat. Iron saucepans should be tinne ir enamelled inside, and all rivets o rhe handlbs should be quite firm. Cutlery. Notice if the “tang” is present- in lie knife which goes up into th :andlc, otherwise the handle will be mine loose after having been used • ’c\v times. Electro-plate should alway mar the stamp “E.P.” as sign of th test quality “plate” to be had. Linoleum. ■ It is infinitely cheaper to purchas--“inlaid” linoleum ’instead of th 1 .rinted variety, as the former will out ivc the latter three times. Reversible Carpets. These are the most economical car a.ts to purchase, as they can bo turn d to save wear and tread. When pur .‘basing stair order an extra half yard, thus enabling the “tread’' to be moved occasionally. Glassware. ; This should lie quite clear, free from faults, and more heavy than light. Chinaware. Daintiness and frailty should be looked for in chinaware. A standard pattern is economical, as broken pieces can then be replaced with little trouble. Damask Table Linen. This is made in two qualities, single and double, and the latter is the least expensive in the long run, as it launders excellently. Unbleached Linen. Always choose this in prefence to cheap white linen, which will not wear any length of time compared with unhieached linen. Brushes. These need careful choice, and the. bristles of the house broom should be long, soft to touch, and not easily broken or pulled out. Bass brooms should resemble elastic .when pulled, otherwise they are of inferior quality.