VERSATILE MILK
The versatility of milk in the kitchen is known to every woman who prac-tise*-the culinary art. That its virtues extend to most kinds of materials will be news to many. In some cases, and notably-when used as a bleaching agent, it is most effective when used sour.
Milk can bo used effectively for cleaning kid gloves. Heat a little in an old pan and add a few shavings of some neutral soap, stirring until the soap is thoroughly dissolved. Pull the gloves on the hands, then apply the mixture to them with a piece of flannel, paying particular attention to the parts between the fingers. Add a little fresh milk to the last
rinsing water when washing white silk. This helps' to restore, the gloss while ironing without harming the fabric in Linen and calico that have lost their original whiteness can be-, restored by boiling the article or garment for about half an hour in sour milk in which a good amount of .shredded soap has been dissolved. "’"Afterwards wash and rinse in the usual • manner, adding a tiny pinch of blue to the last liiicing water.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6843, 22 February 1929, Page 11
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190VERSATILE MILK Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6843, 22 February 1929, Page 11
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