HINTS ABOUT IRONING.
Ironing is a tedious task, but one that can be made less tedious by standing on a soft cushion and by doing the ironing in front of an open window, so that plenty of fresh air is available.
To prevent the ironing sheet from “wriggling” sew a small curtain ring to each corner of a. straight piece of material, and one at each side. Thread strong tape through these and lace firmly to the board. This provides a secure cover, and one which can bo slipped off for washing wdien it becomes soiled.
It is important to see that your ironing board is of the right height. If you can stand nearly erect, when ironing you will complete your task more quickly and with less fatigue than if you have to stoop over your work. . .. , , Artificial silk requires only slight pressing with a warm. iron. Heavy pressing with a hot iron damages the Place garments on a thick towel when ironing around buttons. This enables the buttons to sink into the towelling, simplifies ironing and obviates the risk of breakages. RESTORING PEARLS.
Pearls worn next the skin are apt to become a little greasy, thus losing their lustre. Keep an old piece of white Jap silk to rub them with when you take them off at night.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 111, 10 April 1934, Page 9
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