IRONING COMFORT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 493, 24 October 1928, Page 7

IRONING COMFORT

A FEW GOOD TIPS There is no doubt about ironing being an irksome task.* It puts as many wrinkles on a woman’s face as it takes out of the linen. It behoves us, therefore, to make it as comfortable and easy as possible. Whether the iron be gas, electric or the old-fashioned flat iron, it should be of the correct weight and comfortable to handle. Approximately 61b is a suitable weight for all average use. It is sufficiently weighty to make extra pressure by the worker unnecessary, yet not too heavy for her to wield. It should be the weight of the iron which does the pressing, not the •weight of the ironer. See that the ironing board or the table is at a suitable height. This varies slightly, according to the height of the worker, but, generally speaking, 34 to 36 inches from the floor Steadiness of the board is another asset. That is why it is necessary to examine very carefully before buying any ironing boards of the clip on type. Unless the board is as steady as a rock, a great deal of energy is wasted. The blanket must be immovable and unwrinkled. Special ironing grips may be obtained which fix the padding to the table, or, faiilng these, four tapes should be sewn to the corners of the sheet that covers blanket or pad, and tied down to the table legs. New Labour-Saving Ideas STAINLESS FITMENTS FOR THE HOME When you are buying furniture and fittings for the home, be sure to choose those which have been designed with a view to ruling out unnecessary labour. Among these desirable things is the kitchen table made with a groove running all round the top ,so that any liquids spilt when cooking or washing may drop into this instead of on to the floor. Another gadget that makes for reduction of work is the draining-board covered with porcelain which eliminates scrubbing in favour of a wash-over with a damp cloth. On the staircase, use the carpet-clips that can be unloosed in a few seconds when the carpet lias to be taken up or thoroughly brushed. They make for quicker and easier work than do the rods that must be regularly removed and polished. The clips are finished in dull bronze or copper, and need only to be dusted each day. Non-stain finishes for furniture mean that tlif arduous business of polishing with cream or wax is no longer necessary. In fact, stainless furniture will soon be as universal as stainless cutlery. Stainless silver-plate, which requires no weekly cleaning with powder, is another member of the same welcome family. Stainless linoleums are the latest comers, and should be carefully considered when new floor-coverings are required. Their fine finish reduces polishing, as well as, cleaning, to a minimum.