Hints for the Housewife
A FUNNEL for pouring ink, oil or other liquids into a. narrow-neck-ed bottle can be made in a moment by merely boring a hole in the pointed end of an egg shell. Make the hole with a large darning needle, using 4 circular motion, and the shell will not erack, (CRUSHED egg shells added to warm, soapy water, are excellent aids for cleansing the inside of bottles and vinegar cruets. Thoroughly shake and then rinse with cold, clean water. FRENCH chalk is invaluable for cleaning a variety of feminine accessories. Soiled felt hats, light suede gloves, and bags, if covered with it and left wrapped in tissue paper overnight will be vastly freshened and renewed when the chalk is brushed off. HEN the screw which secures the knob of a drawer or cupboard refuses to grip it can be made tight in a moment by first putting a small piece of chamois-leather between screw and wood and screwing in again. A CREASED velvet dress will be very considerably improved by hanging it in the bathroom while the bath is filled with hot water. The steam will work wonders with the creases. You will find that suet puddings are lighter if mixed with warm water instead of cold. O avoid artichokes being sodden and unappetising when served with white sauce, drain the artichokes, dust over with salt, and place in a gentle heat until all moisture is removed. Pour the sauce over when they are dry and very hot.
OVEN artificial silk or woollen garments keep their shape better if laid flat while drying. At the same time they should get plenty of airy. Peg a strong sheet between two lines so that it is well stretched out, and lay the garments on it. (GLOVES of light kid can be cleaned with milk and soft soap. Lay the gloves on a clean piece of cloth and sponge them with a soft rag dipped in the mixture, rinsing frequently. Work down toward the finger tips, stretch into shape, and lay out flat to dry without rinsing. SCISSORS may be sharpened by running the blades across the neck of a bottle with the same action as that of cutting cloth. Do it lightly and evenly. FTER handling fish, peeling onions, or other vegetables which leave an unpleasant odour, always wash _ the hands and utensils in cold water immediately. If the mistake is made of using warm water first, it opens the pores, softens the skin, and the smell remains for days in spite of all the cold water that may be used afterwards. GOOD way to keep salt in saltcellars dry even during the dampest weather is to put a clean piece of white blotting paper at the bottom of the salt-cellar, shaped exactly to fit, and this absorbs all the moisture. OMEN whc spend much time in the open air in all weathers will find the following recipe of great help in. keeping the skin from getting that coarse and leathery appearance, Make a mask of oatmeal and -white of egg. The oatmeal will soften and the white of egg bleach. Then follow up with a vigorous application of skin food.
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Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 38, 1 April 1932, Page 24
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533Hints for the Housewife Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 38, 1 April 1932, Page 24
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