HOUSEHOLD HINTS OF REAL VALUE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 183, 7 August 1935, Page 2

HOUSEHOLD HINTS OF REAL VALUE

I’ainting Toys or Cilairs/—.n. large fly-spray gun i s just the thing for painting children's toys or any kind of wickerwork. If the paint is sprayed on, you get much belter results than with a brush, as it is hard to get into «11 the crevices of wickerwork and various toys. If ordinary paint is to bo used it must be thinned with iiirj.s, while lacquer can be thinned with a thinner. Alter Ihe job has been completed, empty any surplus paint out of the spray and spray some kerosene through it, otherwise the aint will clog the gun and it will be of no further use. An Excellent Stain Remover.—Alix together i pint c-f methylated spirits, i cup peroxide of hydro-gen, J cup cloudy ammonia, J cup glycerine, juice of 2 large lemons. Shake well together, strain, and keep in a well-corked bottle. Apply to the stains, allow to stand for a while, then wash iu the usual wav. This lotion will remove nearly all stains c-n linen or clothes and is excellent for cleaning men's coat collars and felt hats. It will also remove tea stains from blankets. , J/ 666 bright suggestions are from ■Die New Idea,” which features useful hints.