Household Hints

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27573, 15 December 1950, Page 2

Household Hints

Picture Cords.—Dust can be prevented by painting the cord with a coat of good enamel, matching wallpaper. They can be quickly cleaned by rubbing with a damp cloth. * * * ' Frosting Windows.—First paint glass with thin coat of white paint. Then, starting at the top and working down, dab the window with a piece of rubber sponge until the desired effect is obtained. * * * * Fishy Pans.—To clean a pan in which fish has been cooked, empty tea leaves from teapot into it; add water and boil for a few minutes; empty and rinse,. * * * * Door Stops.—Screw an empty reel to the floor, thus preventing injury to the wall from doorknob.

Pillow-case Savers.—Make pillow shams from old coloured bedspreads, curtains, or any coloured soft washing material. Spread over pillow at night; they prevent grease from soiling the slip, are attractive, can be easily washed, and so save on the laundry bill. •** * * New Curtains.—To give extra life and strength to these machine the selvedge edge on each side right down to the hem. They will hang better as well.