HOUSEHOLD HINTS

IF THE HOLES at the top of
your shower curtain are begin-
ning to show signs of tearing
through, try strengthening them
with white gummed reinforce-
ments such as are used in loose-
leaf notebooks.

CLEAN THE MICA in stove -

doors by rubbing it with a soft
flannel cloth dipped in equal
parts of vinegar and cold water.

TIE THE BABY’S TOYS and
playthings by strings to the
arms of the highchair. The baby
will soon find out he can pull
the toys up by the strings, and
this will save the mother endless
stooping.

IF LINOLEUM IS WARMED
before rolling it for storage, it
prevents it from cracking and
breaking. Also place it in front
of a fire before unrolling it to
have it warm then, too.

TO PREVENT the inside of
garbage cans from rusting, cover
the inside with a coat of paint,
then a coat of enamel.

TO AVOID THE TICKING
of a watch on the bedside table
at night, turn a glass tumbler
over the watch. It can be seen
but not heard. Good for a
nervous invalid.

SHINE ON SERGE can be re-
moved by rubbing it with hot
vinegar and then sponging with
ammonia.

TO GET MORE CREAM out
of milk, heat the milk until
lukewarm, then chill it, and it
will bring more cream to the
surface.

WHEN SHOES SQUEAK:
Place them in a pan of water
at night. Use just enough water
to cover the soles.

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TIP SHOES on their sides so
that the warm air can get on the
soles. It makes for quick and
thorough drying.

TO CLEAN BRASS: Use salt

and vinegar and rub well.

TO CLEAN CANDLES: Wipe
with a soft cloth dampened in
alcohol. Place candles in the re-
frigerator several hours before
lighting.

TO CLEAN BATHROOM
TILE: Use a soft cloth dipped in
kerosene, then wash the tile with
warm water and rub dry with
soft cloths. Do a small surface
at a time.

FOR FADED CARPETS:
Clean thoroughly then wipe with
a clean cloth dampened in a
solution of a little household
ammonia in water. Rub dry with
soft cloths.

WHEN WINDING WOOL
from a hank into a ball, use a
moth ball as the core. This will
protect the yarn against damage
when it is not to be used for
some time.

THAT SHINY LOOK often
the result of home pressing, can
be avoided if a woollen or part-
woollen pressing cloth is used.