MORE HINTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20254, 24 July 1937, Page 19 (Supplement)

MORE HINTS.

TRICKB OF THE TRADE. To clean water-bottles quickly and thoroughly, drop in small pieces of newspaper with a little water and shake vigorously. Eucalyptus will remove chewinggum and grease from clothing, without damaging the fabric. Te remove mildew from linen, moisten the affected parts and sprinkle liberally with salt. Leave In the sun. renewing the treatment as the cloth dries. If possible, leave the cloth out overnight in the frost. To remove rain-spots from felt hats wring a towel out of hot water, lay over the hat, and hold near the fire. As the towel dries, the spots will vanish. To clean playing cards, rub them with a soft cloth dipped In eau de Cologne. Then dry them, and rub with another soft cloth. Mattresses will keep In better condition if fitted with loose covers of calico, or other durable material, which can he taken off and laundered regularly. Flat-Irons will retain their heat longer if a clean brick, instead of a metal stand, is used. To prevent, linen from going yellow when storing, wrap in an old piece of linen, dyed in strong blue, water. Bran may he used to clean wallpapers. Dust walls thoroughly, and apply the bran with a dry sponge, rubbing gently. Do not use the same bra# twice. To remove paint, stains from clothing. soak the spot well in equal parts of ammonia and spirits of turpentine. Repeal two or three limes if necessary and wash mil in soapy water. If you add one teaspoon of olive oil to an omelette, it will make it beautifully light.