STAINS ON CHINA.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20432, 12 June 1928, Page 14

STAINS ON CHINA.

Stains on water bottles, flower vases or decanters may be removed by soaking the articles in warm water to which small quantities of vinegar and salt have been added. Small pieces of eggshell are good for dislodging stains in a narrow-necked article of glass, china or earthenware. The aperture should then bo stopped, and the vessel vigorously Shaken, states an exchange. Cut-glass or other objects, with an uneven surface, such as lemon squeezers, fruit dishes, etc., are best cleaned with the aid of a soft nail-brush. A few drops of ammonia in the washing water are a great help. Stains on china may be removed by the application of a rag soaked in ammonia. To prevent mildew on good china which is stored, in a damp cupboard, the pieces should be separately wrapped in paper. However, if this precaution has not been taken and mildew has appeared, the disfiguring spots can usually be removed with petroleum jelly. It helps if the china is laid out in the sunshine for a few hours after the grease has been applied. Glassware is best washed in warm, soapy water, then rinsed well in cold, to which has been added a little blue, or, if this is not handy, vinegar. Leave the glass to drain, then dry and polish with soft cloths specially reserved for the purpose. This ensures a lustrous and finished appearance on the glass.