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FROM THE SALT. BOX. Strong salt water is an admirable gargle and mouth wash, but it must be stronger than the salt content of blood to be effective. At this strength it has disinfectant qualities. Most people will prefer to rinse the mouth with plain water afterwards, but it should not be until about five minutes afterwards, so that the salt has time to do its work.
If a small cut on the finger is covered with a little mound of salt it will help to stop the bleeding and also disinfect the wound. If the housewife suddenly runs short of cleaning powder she will find block salt, crushed on to a cloth, effective in removing grease stains from baths and porcelain sinks. Salt will also remove egg stains from spoons. A knob of salt dissolved in the final rinsing water of silks ■ will help to retain the colour. Salt spread on a scrubbing brush helps to whiten wooden kitchen tables.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 July 1938, Page 4
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163FIRST AID Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 July 1938, Page 4
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