USES OF GLYCERINE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 138, 13 June 1931, Page 15 (Supplement)

USES OF GLYCERINE

A never-failing remedy for burns ami scalds is glycerine and borac mixed with linseed oil.

In cases of illness when sugar is forbidden glycerine is an invaluable substitute, and is also an excellent moans of sweetening stewed fruits, custards, and puddings. In the laundry it is useful in softening the water in which flannels are to bo washed. Two teaspoonsful to one gallon will be 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 tablespoons to every pound of fruit are used.

For boots—when dirt and dust arc removed—rub in a little, and before dry polish with a brush; the shine will remain several days.

If rubbed on inside the windows it prevents them steaming. New-laid eggs may be preserved for some time by smearing them over with pure glycerine the same day they are laid. It never turns rancid. Place them in position with the smaller end uppermost.