Domestic

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 43, 24 October 1907, Page 33

Domestic

By ' Maureen'

When Making Jam. If you wish to prevent jam- from sticking to the pan when cooking, pour a few drops "of oliveT oil in the pan, and- rub it over the bottom with a bit of clean tissue paper, before You add the fruit. ■ For Burns and Scalds. ' Slight 'burns and scalds are of frequent occurrence in the kitchen, and therefore a bottle of some good remedy should always b,e kept there. One of the very best is known as Carron oil, which is made by simply shaking together equal parts of lime water and linseed oil till blended. When the skin is not broken, scraped raw potato laid on a piece of linen, forms a good sort of poultice. for a burn, which" will prove both soothing and healing. A Cure for Warts. Vinegar and cooking soda in solution are said to make a capital cure for warts. If the wart is kept moist with it for ten minutes, several times a day, it will disappear in the course of a week or so in ordinary cases. Another cure is to touch frequently with acetic acid or nitric acid, but one' "must avoid dropping either acid on surrounding skin. Useful Hints. Giving way to fits of anger will injure health. Perfect : repose of manner is simply conserving vitality. White vaseline is excellent for keeping the lips soft and smooth. Sleepless people should live in the sunshine as much as possible. Linseed hair tonic will counteract the effect of dampness on" the hair. Powdered . orris-root and prepared chalk combined are a good dentifrice. > Needleessly twisting and distorting the face is a potent cause of wrinkles. Take good care of. the teeth. -Disease and contagion lurk in the human mouth. L ,>. - • Uses for Tea-leaves. „ ." ' " " Tea-leaves are frequently used- for, • carpej, sweeping, but they should not be used too wet, .. nor left lying about long, or else the' colour is apt to .come" out of the carpet. A little common salt, sprinkled over the carpet, is also highly recommended. "It attracts the; dust, brings up the colours of the carpets, and effectually prevents moth getting into the pile. But tea-leaves are invaluable for other purposes. Save fclie spent ones*:for three or four .days, soak them in a pail for abour 1 an hour, then ;strain off the leaves through a sieve;- and the tea-water left Ogives a capital wash for all varnished paint ; it makes it look eeyual to new; and cleanses it from all impurities. Window sashes and oilcloth should always be •washed with it, and it is' better .than any thing for window panes, looking-glass, and the glass, of pictures. But it must not 'be used on unvarnished paint-work. • - - , Dandruff in the Hair. - If regular brushing does not succeed in removing dandruff from the hair, the following preparation should be applied:-^ Alcohol, 20z.; witch hazel,' 20z.; resorcine 15 grains. This is an excellent mixture, and makes the - hair soft and silky. It should be applied every day till an improvement is seen. A wash for fair hair, that will keep it light and fluffy, and bring out its prettiest lines, consists of salts of tartar, loz.; water, 1 quart ; ■ juice of three lemons. . t When you are a Nurse. Keep the patient in a quiet, sunny roomi, if possible, with an open window, or a fireplace in the room. . Remove all heavy curtains, table-covers, hangings. Keep the temperature just below ,70 degrees. Have as far as possible no visible evidence of medicine about the room. " . • Keep the patient scrupulously clean -and neat. Allow no nerfume of any kind to be used. While waiting on the . sick, wear a gown that will was ll . p*k! felt slippers. Feed the patient often, and 'arrange the food attractively. ,