Domestic

New Zealand Tablet, 29 October 1908, Page 33

Domestic

By MAUREEN

Oily Hair.

Very" oily hair, should be occasionally washed in warm water in which is dissolved half a teaspoonful of bicartfonate of soda. Afterwards rinse in cold water. Cold water acts as a tonic, quickens the circulation, closes the pores,' and prevents taking cold. How to .Treat Brooms. . - ' ■ There is truth in the old saying that ' a new broom sweeps clean,' for it will be found on examination of a "new broom that the ends of the straws and, the base of the brush are square; and after it has been in use for some time the straws" become sharp and pointed like needles, and apt to injure- th? carpet. To remove these sharp sha-p points, dip the broom in hot suds and trim it off neatly, to preserve the square shape - -and obtain the full benefit of the broom. \ ' - Culinary Weights and Measures. Two lablespoonfuls of butter make one ounce ; four tablespoonfuls of flour make one ounce; one cup of flour is equal to one pound ; one cup of butler packed solid equals one half--pound ; one cup of granulated sugar weighs one half-pound ; five medium eggs without shells make one half-pound, or four with shells weigh one half-pound; one* cup of chopped meat packed solid weighs one half-pound ; one cup of milk or water is equai to one half-pound. In nearly every recipe, unless it calls for a level measure, a tablespoonful or teaspoonful means that th« substance should rise above the h:vel as much as the spoon rounds under. To measure half a spoonful divide lengthwise of the spoon, and for a quaiier takc^half of this. New Iron J&ar-c ■ It is important to give new kettles or pans proper care at the start, for if this is done the jilensil will improve with age, and be easily kept smooth and in good condition. Always coat the inside of any new utensil, with mutton tallow or lard. Let this stand a day or two, then gradually heat until the fat melts, and then wash with hot water and washing soda. Be careful not to wet the hands, as the sotla, which should be in the proportion of a heaped tablespoonful to a quart of water, would injure them. Use a dish mop or a fork, to hold the cloth. Rinse the ulonsil in hot water and wipe dry with a clean towel, rubbing it very hard. If it blackens the towel after this treat-. ment scour it with soap and sand. Another good method of preparing new iron kettles and pans for use is to boil the potato parings in them for several hours, then scour and wash. When using iron ware, put it to soak as soon as emptied ; then have clean, hot water, and wash the inside and outside carefully ; rinse in hot water, and wipe dry. Moisture and acid cause rust, whi'ii-, soap and grease make smooth ware. For this reason many ' prefer never to wash an old gi iddle pan, but carefully wipe it each time after using with greased paper. Lime Water and Its Uses. This is made by putting a lump of quicklime into an earthen bowl and half filling it with cold water. Stir with a stick or wooden spoon until the lime is dissolved, ■ and if it is very thick add more water to thin it. Let it stand a few hours, and then pour oft the clean watey, being careful not to take any of the sediment. Bottle and label. For burns, mix four tablespoon • fuls of the lime water wiMi an equal quantity of sweet oil, bottle,' and keep on a handy shelf for use. Lime water is an anti-acid tonic, and is used with a. milk - diet" when the milk disagrees with the patient. A tablespoonfui ' to half a pint is the right proportion. It is often used, too, with artificial foods -for the baby, as many of these lack the qualities supplied by; lime. A doctor • should be consulted as to the exact proportion in each case. If soda # has been used on white boards to take out "grease, the spot often turns* dark. If a little' lime water is poured on and allowed to remain an hour or two, it will restore the whit** ness. To test the purity of the air in the 100 m, half fill a glass with lime water, and if it is impure a thin scum will appear on the water, caused by an- excess of carbenic acid gas..