HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 27 October 1928, Page 12

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

THINGS 'USEFUL TO KNOW WASHING LIGHT ARTICLES When washing light articles, such as stockings, vests, 'caniisoles, etc;, pull them carcfiiily into shape before hahg- ; ing Itlieth dtit to dry. This Will cause them tb dry, twice as quibkly-tilkl well, anil those which need pressing can'be ■iiioncd more feasilv. Liglit silk and lisle, stockings,.dried this way, will not need •'ifomng at all. CLEANING BRASS KEYHOLE guards When cleaning the- brass round a keyhole lit is almost impossible ,to avoid tbuehing .the 'surrounding wood. Get a piece of cardboard about four inches square. Ciit ahole'in it the-shape of 'tile hrass, ‘and (place it over the ’keyhole when cleaning. The Wood will then, remain htftduQlied. IRONING HINT . ironing cltitlies have beside you' a smith “hoiird’spriiiKldd'"With -salt. Ini-

mediately the iron becomes rough rub it two or-three times over tile salt and it will become smooth again. TO KEEP:AWAY MOTHS /Nothing is better for -keeping-rifoths qiwav than ordinary .paper. As long as the articles are quite fret from moths civ their eggs they will be kept quite safe from all harm for months. First df-a.il, each article should have a vigorous shaking and be thoroughly brushed. Then it, must- lie wrapped completely in large sheets of paper. It is extraordinary how moths detest paper. Some people sprinkle a little paraffin on the Sheets as an extra precaution. WASHING GLASS After washing glass rinse it in hot water and then plunge it into cold water in which a generous handful of starch has been dissolved. Drain tlie glassware until perfectly dry. Then rub with a soft cloth. Cut glass should be polished with a fine soft brush, which will get into all the cuttings. GENERAL * When dusting, use a cloth that has been moistened with paraffin ancl then allowed to dry. 'When the duster is used it will hold the dust, and not let it lly about in the room. When furniture lias a dull, sticky appearance, wash it with warm water to which vinegar lnls been added in tlie -proportion of a teaspoonful to a pint. Dry well, and then leav.? for a few days before rising any polish. When

the furniture cream is applied an improved appearance results. RavalFm mixed with feijtial parts of olive oil and methylated spirit -makes aii excellent embrocation 'for rheumatism, sprains, or any muscular pain. 'lf a window rattles,-take an ordinary clothes peg and break off (Jho of the prongs, The prong left makes an excellent wedge when slipped between the vvihdow and the frame. Stains on knife handles should be nibbed with finely powdered pumice stone and water.

To purify sponges soak them for *24 hours in buttermilk and then wash them in tepid water. When necessary to iron a rough-dry ••garment at once, try this ’ method': ■Damp it, roll it tightly, wrap it in a cloth, and then in paper, ainl put into 'the'oven while the irons are heating. 'Evaporation. will cause it ’do be thoroughly dampened in a very few minutes; but care must be taken that the oven is not hot enough to scorch the 'things. •Rashers of bacon to be fried will keep their original size if they .are dipped in a little flour beforehand. When a pipe from a lavatory basin or a bath becomes clogged with soap, mix together a handful of soda and a handful of common salt and force it down the pipe. Leave this for half an hour; then pour down a large kettleful •of boiling water, afterwards rinsing ’flic pipe thoroughly with warm water.