Useful Hints
Tea-leaves • are valuable as a, means of cleaning varnished paiut. When sufficient have been laid asidey they should be placed in a basin, full of water,, and soaked' for , half an hour. The tea, when strained, should be used instead, of soap and water to. clean the varnished: surfaces. -.■■■■,
Never turn out boiled puddings the moment they arb taken from the saucepan; They are very liable to break if this is done. Lot them stand for a few minutes until some of the steam has evaporated, and you will find that they will turn out easily. To clean polished wood that is not very dirty, pour paraffin on a rag and apply;to the wood, rubbing it well. If the wood needs repainting, clean with hot water to. which soda has been added. ~ . ■• . ■■■'•■ •■ '-'"' -
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 114, 16 May 1931, Page 9
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134Useful Hints Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 114, 16 May 1931, Page 9
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