HINTS AND IDEAS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 307, 28 December 1929, Page 4 (Supplement)

HINTS AND IDEAS.

NEW BATHING WRAPS. Many of us have clung to our practical, if not altogether beautiful, bathing wraps of terry towelling for the simple reason that they quickly absorbed moisture when we drippingly donned them straight from the sea. This is an advantage not possessed, by many of the smarter wraps of other fabrics. Now, however, a manufacturer has realised the drawback, and the newest beach coats of cretonne are provided with a detachable lining of terry. The cretonnes are bold and gay, to make the beach bright, and the linings are _ in white or pastel shades to tone. After use the lining may be taken out and dried; and, furthermore, the lining, which soils more quickly than the wrap itself, may be laundered separately from its top. The wraps are designed in straight tailored styles, as well as more elaborately, with flared skirts and scarf collars, GLASS CLEANING MADE EASY. Glassware is difficult to keep in a really sparkling condition, but the following hints render the task surprisingly easy: — The best method of washing glass is to use warm, soapy water which has been softened, by tliei addition of a little powdered borax. Remember to rinse the articles in clean, cold water, and to turn them

upside down on a tray to drain before drying them well with a linen glass cloth. If a brilliant polish is desired, give a final rub with a chamois leather. A little vinegar or laundry blue added, to the rinsing water once or twice a week will also help to impart a bright and. clear appearance to the glass. Decanters need never become stained if they are rinsed thoroughly with cold water immediately they are emptied. But if they have been neglected it is •best to treat them in the following manner: Half fill the bottle with warm water, add a teaspoonful each of salt and vinegar and a handful of washed tea leaves. Allow this mixture to remain in the decanter for two or three hours, shaking occasionally during that time. Then rinse in cold water. Dry the outside with a soft cloth, polish with a chamois leather, and place neck downward in a jug to drain.