Steam on the Window
Dear Aunt Daisy, | I heard you ask for help and suggestions regarding a Link in difficulty with "running" or "steaming" windows, which causes bad mildew on her drapes. I do sympathise whole-heartedly with her because I, too, have had similar trouble with my blinds; and I have found a solution to the wet window trouble. Incidentally, I won 5/- in a quiz session for this tip. On a clean, soft cloth put some methylated spirits and rub all over the windows, in the winter about 4.0 p.m., before cooking a meal (which usually starts the windows steaming up), and no "running" will result, but the windows will stay clear throughout the entire evening. I have found that during the winter, when making marmalade, and the steam from the jam makes the windows mist up and finally run with water, the methylated spirits will keep them absolutely clear and even prevent them from frosting up during the night. I do hope this tip will help our Link in
trouble.-
Brunleigh
. South Island.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 36, Issue 920, 29 March 1957, Page 23
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175Steam on the Window New Zealand Listener, Volume 36, Issue 920, 29 March 1957, Page 23
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