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REMOVING WALL PAPER

Wall paper can be removed easily if one will use a heaping tbsp. full of
saltpetre to a gallon of hot water and apply to the paper with a brush.
A whitewash brush is best for this purpose. The water should be kept
hot, and after a few applications the paper can be easily pulled off.

DISCOLORED ENAMELWARE

If the enamelware has become discolored, it can be cleaned with a paste
made of salt and vinegar.

PREVENT MOTHS

If whole cloves are sprinkled in the folds and pockets of the garments
that you are storing, the moths will be kept away.

THE WAFFLE IRON

An excellent method of cleaning the waffle iron is to make a thick paste
of three tbsp. of baking soda and two tsp. of water. Apply with a thick
brush.

HOT FAT
Hot fat will not spatter if a little flour or salt is sprinkled in it before
using it for frying.
PREVENT CLOGGING

The drain can be prevented from clogging by placing from three to four
tbsp. of soda at the opening of the drain about once a week, and then
washing this down the pipe with boiling water.

CLEANING SILVERWARE

To clean silverware, put four quarts of soft water into an aluminum pan,
and add one heaping tbsp. of salt and two heaping tbsp. of baking soda.
Let come to a boil. Put the silverware into this solution and let stand
for a few minutes. Remove, and wash in strong suds. Rinse.

LIQUID GLUE

Vinegar will soften liquid glue that has hardened in the bottle.

A SHAMPOO HINT

Grease the area around the eyes with vaseline or cold cream before the
shampoo, and soap will be prevented from entering the eyes.

WASHING PAINTED WALLS

To wash walls that have been painted, put a little household ammonia
into warm water and use white soap. Change the water as it becomes
dirty.

AUTO UPHOLSTERY

The automobile upholstery can be effectively cleaned by brushing and
sponging with warm water and ammonia, and rubbing with a dry cloth.