HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Evening Star, Issue 22516, 8 December 1936, Page 2

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Save the small thin cork discs found in all crimped-tin bottle caps. When glued to the bases of ashtrays, etc., they prevent these articles from scratching the surface of polished tables. : When making jam tarts heat the jam to almost boiling point. The pastry will be delightfully crisp, and never sodden, as it is when cold jam is nsed. Empty cotton reels screwed on to l the kitchen wall, and enamelled to tone, make very good rustproof hangers for tea towels, etc. Never clean windows while the sun is on them, or they will dry with smears. In furnishing small rooms remember that light wallpapers and plain floor coverings will give an appearance of greater space. Keep a separate all-rubber platescraper for removing cake mixture, cream, etc., from bowls. Dry carefully after cleansing, and keep in airy place. To prevent fat from splashing but of the pan when frying fish or sausages, rub the inside of the pan with common salt before commencing to fry, empty salt out, and fry in fat as usual. Although the fat bubbles it will not spit on the clean stove.