House Hints

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6839, 21 April 1932, Page 2

House Hints

Mix a little ammonia with the beeswax and turpentine used for floor polishing. The wax wilt) then dissolve quickly. Old gloves of chamois leather make excellent wash-leathers when sewn togethors in pairs from lingers to cuffs. An excellent method of removing the smell of onions from a knife is to dig the knifo two or three times in some earth. Old cotton sheets free from holes may be dyed at home to make easement curtains. They hang well, can be dyed any colour desired, will wear a long time, and are quite worth the trouble. To find out whether or not a potted plant requires water, give the side of the pot a sharp knock with tho knuckles. If there is a dull sound no water is required, but a clear ring denotes that moisture is required. It' your boiled custard curdles through too long cooking, put a little cold milk in and whip with an eggboater. Grated eating apple served with cream is equal in flavour to strawberries and cream.