WASTE IN THE HOUSEHOLD

West Coast Times, Issue 10538, 23 July 1897, Page 4

WASTE IN THE HOUSEHOLD

The old; adage that " a woman can throw out of a window with a teaspoon than a man can bring in on a shovel " contains more '.truth than poetry. A large income can be wasted with surprising celerity by the continuance of little leaks that seem too insignificant to|be noticed individually. Many a woman is ignorantly a participant in rearing these little foxes that spoil the household vine. A partial list of some of these little wastes is :—: — Pieces of lace and ribands thrown away. Buying articles because they are cheap and will come in some time. Allowing whalebone or steels to wear through the bodice, thereby ruining an elegant gown. Wearing the same clothing each week as it comes from the wash. Leaving a silk umbrella in a case, thereby causing it to split in the folds. Failing to sew glove buttons on before wearing. Sweeping the house in the usual mornI ing dress with the head uncovered. Allowing pieces of cake and bread to dry and mildew, andthen throwing them S away. Sheets used for ironing tables. Napkins used for tea towels. The face of flat irons used to crack nuts with. Cold potatoes and other vegetables allowed to sour. Cold fish thrown away. Cheese permitted to mildew. Lemons left to dry. The mustard pot remaining open to dry. Tinned goods left exposed in tins. Rice and sugar wasted in the handling. • Too much starch made and thrown out. Pails and"washtubs left dry to fall to pieces. Silver spoons and forks used in the kitchen. Mops and brooms not hung up, Tea and coffee pots neglected. Corks left out of vinegar bottles. Preserves opened, forgotten, and left to sour* Soap left in the water to dissolve and waste. Bits of meat thrown away. Carpet brooms used to scrub'with. Throwing away tea leaves (save them for sweeping dark carpets ; coarse table salt should be used for light carpets )