Hints for the Housewife

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 44, 15 May 1931, Page 39

Hints for the Housewife

Ink on Furniture. "ERY obstinate ink stains on furniture can be removed with a _ cork dipped in oxalic acid. Rub very lightly then wash off the acid immediately, and polish the wood in the usual way. Oxalic acid has a strong corrosive action, and it is therefore important that. it should not be allowed to remain on the wood any longer than is strictly necessary, It ~is also a dangerous poison, and should r be used with the greatest caution. Take great care not to allow it to touch your hands, , For Stiff Keys. EYS, especially those for outside doors, are often’ found difficult to turn because they are apt to rust with the damp. Take out any stubborn key, rub the part that fits the lock with soap, lard, or oiJ, replace it’ and lock and unlock the door ‘several times. Very soon you will find the key turning quite easily and you will have no further trouble for a long time. .

Ideal Food Containers. GLASS is the ideal material for food ‘containers. Stores’ that are getting low can be seen at a glance, and it is also easily washed and dried. If this is too expensive, earthenware is the next best substitute, : Cleaning Mahogany. MAHOGANY which has become cloudy can be cleaned with muslin squeezed out of vinegar and hot water. Then dissolve two teaspoonfuls each of turpentine and linseed oil in a pint of water. Polish with wash leather. Shabby Leather. O clean soiled or shabby leather chairs rub them with a soft cloth dipped in boiling milk. This will remove dirt and stains and restore the colour. Polish afterwards with « soft piece of velvet or velveteen, or ‘use furniture polish in the ordinary way.