USES OF GLYCERINE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21147, 3 October 1930, Page 15

USES OF GLYCERINE.

A Hover-failing remedy for burns and scalds is glycerine sud boras mixed with linseed oil. In cases of illness when sugar is for* bidden glycerine is an invaluable substitute, and is also an excellent means of sweetening stewed fruits, custards, and puddings. In the laundry it is useful in softening the water in which flannels are to be washed. Two tcaspoonfuls to one gallon of water re required. In cake making one teaspoonful to every pound of flour makes the dough light and feathery after it is baked. In jam making it prevents fermentation of sugar when insufficiently boiled, as well as the crystallisation of the sugar on the top of the jam pots if three tablespoonfuls to every pound of fruit are used. For boots—when dirt and dust are removed rub in a little, and before dry i polish with a brush; will shine for several days quite brightly. If rubbed on inside of windows it pre--1 vents them steaming. [ New-laid eggs may be preserved for , some time by smearing them over with j pure glycerine the same day they were laid. It never turns rancid. Place them i in position, with the smaller end upper--1 most.