Woman To Woman

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 160, 3 April 1937, Page 4 (Supplement)

Woman To Woman

For Mutual Help AU readers who require help in any matter of household management, cookery, etiquette, needlework, or dress may make use of this column for their inquiries. There is no charge, the only condition being that the full name and address is given. This is not for publication, but for record purposes only. Those requiring a reply by post are asked to send a stamped and addressed envelope. A prize of half a crown is given cadi week for the best housewifery hint received for this column by “Woman’s World Competition.” The prize this week has been ivon by Mrs. T., Brooklyn. Nail Polish Uses. Liquid nail polisli is splendid for mending crystal for fine china. Paint the broken edges, press together, and hold firmly until liquid is dry. "With care this will make the article last years.—Mrs. T., Brooklyn. Save A Tumble. If, when baby is learning to walk, the soles of his shoes become dangerously slippery, stick strips of adhesive tape across the soles. The thin ridges will ensure safey.—“Rip,” Wellington. A Small Sewing Economy. When binding neck and sleeves with the same material as the frock, in stead of going to the expense of extra material cut on the cross, take the round piece cut from the neck, and cut it round and round at the required width, as one would peel an orange. It is surprising how much can be cut from the neck piece.—“ Judy,” Greytown. Save Wood Ashes. The clean white ash that can easily be collected after a wood fire should be kept in a jar near the scullery sink, as it is valuable for removing stains on metal and china, makes a good scouring mixture for the sink and a little added to the washing-up water softens and saves soap.—“ Miss Muffet,” Wellington. Shoes and Trees. Fabric shoes should never be kept on shoe trees, as the material is apt to stretch out of shape or break away at the sole and edges. Instead, when you take them off, stuff tissue paper into the toes. Gold or tinsel evening shoes should be wrapped in black paper to keep them from tarnishing.—“ Sally Slipper,” Hastings. Bright Lights. To clean electric light bulbs, wring out a flannel in warm water and use it well soaped. Leave a coating of lather on the bulb and polish off with a clean soft duster when dry. This will make glass very bright and keep away flies.—Mrs. S. S., Te Horo. To Remove Ink Stains. To remove ink stains from table-cov-ers pour cold sweet milk upon the spot and take up with a spoon until the milk is only, faintly tinged with ink, then wash with cold water and dry. If ink is spilt on the carpet it can be removed entirely by rubbing the part with the juice of a ripe tomato. This hint holds good for ink and other stains found on white materials. The stains should be covered with tomato juice and allowed to stay on the fabric for some time. Later the material can be washed in the usual way. After the washing remember that bright sunshine will always leave white clothes still whiter and cleaner. —“Mary Ann,” Pahiatua. A Butter Cooler. Fill a butter box about three-parts full of sand and set a tin in the middle of the sand with a lid on—a tin that will hold as much butter as you w.ant — and pour cold water on the sand once or twice a week. This helps to keep butter cool, and will keep it firm iu hot weather.—B.Mc., Masterton.