THE HOME CORNER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19418, 28 August 1926, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE HOME CORNER.

Tho solution of many of tho little contingencies that arise in domestic life is; literally, " a lemon." Mere are a few tips" that may be of service. Lemon juice added to tho last rinsing water of a shampoo will render tho hair sott and fluffy. Lemon water Is excellent as a mouth wash; it whitenß the teeth, prevents the formation of tartar, and sweetens the breath. -The juice of a lemon will also allay irritation caused by insect bites. For a sick headache, mix one part emon juice with two pnr.s of boiling water and sip it slowly, taking it as hot as possible. A glass of hot lemon water on letinng is au admirable a!d to digestion. Those who are troubled with thick nails and aggravating " hang-nails " should dig the finger points into a cut lemon. If this ticatment is persisted in about twice a week tho nails will become beautifully transparent. If the marble top of the wash-stand or mantelpiece has become stained, a piece of lemon well rubbed on will remove all marks. To remove iron-rust from material, cover the mark with lemon juice and salt, and then let the mixture remain on until almost dry. The medicinal and toilet uses of the lemon are numerous. Should a bone become lodged in the throat while eating fish, lemon juice should be administered and allowed to trickle slowly down the throat. This will at once afford relief and will dissolve tho bone. For cleansing the fingers of fruit and vegetable stains, briskly apply a piece of lemon. Mixed with eldei flower water, lemon juice makes an excellent preparation for whitening the skin. Add tr.e ju»ca of one lemon to about Boz. of ddertlowei water, and apply freely to the fa:e and neck. Lemon juice is invaluable for removing stains from brass and copper. Apply a piece of cut lemon to the stains, rubbing gently, then polish the article in the usual way. Should one happen to run out of boot polish, lemon juice makes an excellent substjtute; a few drops rubbed on either brown or black shoes gives them a splendid polish. Lemon juice also is excellent for whitening kitchen tables. The table should be ruobed with a piece of lemon, and then scrubbed in the ordinary way. Black flower-bowls that have been in use for some time often show chalky marks inside; and these can be removed by cleaning inside of the bowl with a cloth dippeu in lemon juice.