Evening star., 1925-07-17


Il any other way of doing the
same thing, and the quicker
we learn the best way the sooner we
shall eliminate domestic friction and
household worries. Above all, we must
get rid of the thought that the way
we are doing now is necessarily the
best for all time and under all circum-
stances. Other housewives have been
experimenting to find better ways of
doing the same things. and we must
keep in touch with their improved
methods If we expect 10 make house
keeping a pleasure, or at least agree
able. 1t Is usually the simple method
that is best when we know how, and
the materials for accomplishing the
work are usually simple and easily
obtained and inexpensive. 1t is all in
knowing how.
Take, for instance. that well known
household ingredient, paraffin, which
is so often thrown away after being
taken from jars of preserved fruit
when every bit Of it could be used for
cleaning purposes. For cleaning win
dows it has no equal With a cloth
squeezed out Of melted paraffin the
housewife can clean each window in
turn, and by the time she has reached
the' last window the first window is
ready to be polished. Windows cleaned
longer than when washed with water,
and rain does not soil them as quickly.
Marks can be removed from tiles by
rubbing them with paraffin. For clean
ing a rusty lawn mower paraftin IS in
valuable. Oil the parts thoroughly
with paraffin and then work the ma
chine. After the paraffin has all been
absorbed, apply machine oil.
The marks on a polished dining
Fat h1r hnf MA 4 leo
pear If rubbed with paraffin, provided
they are not Of too long standing.
For cleaning white paint dip d
soft cloth in paratfin. 1t removes all
grease marks like magic.
The kitchen sink when wiped over
with parafffn will present a spotless
appearance. Afterward it should be
scrubbed with hot soda water to re
move the odor.
Uses for Charcoal.
Charcoal is extremely useful TO the
housewife. A little of II sprinkled in
the sink will Danish the odors which
cannot always be prevented even with
the most scrupulous cleanliness.
Meat, poultry and fish may be kept
fresh in hot weather if sprinkled with
a little powdered charcoal. This is
easily washed away before cooking.
A saucer Of charcoal in the pantry
will absorb odorS that arise from GER
tain foods and will prevent the taint
from being absorbed by other articles
of food. Most people know how
readily milk and butter will absorb
almost any strong odor, but a dish
OF charcoal placed nearby will act as
a preventive.
A little powdered charcoal placed be-
fvH-a fyHn nil nT
for placing over sore places caused
by burns, scalds and scratches.
Cleaning Tinware.
1t is economical to keep the out
sides of kettles and pans clean and
bright. To remove the black crust
which has formed, rub the kettle with
a rhubarb or cabbage leaf until the
tin shows through, then finish clean
ing with a crumpled-up sheet of news
paper When the surface is bright,
rub grease fnto the tin and it will be
found that il will keep bright 10 a
large extent. Black marks that do ap'
pear may be cleaned away in min
ute with ordinary paper
Articles made of steel or iron which
have become rusty should be treated
in the following way: Cover the rusty
parts with sweet oil and leave this on
for about twenty-four hours. Then
rub with a cork and the marks will
quickly disappear. Finish by polish
ing with a cloth that has been moist
ened with paraffin. The articles will
not be likely to become rusty again
for a long time.
Some housewives complain that the
insides of aluminium saucepans be-
come discolored. This discoloration is
often due to the hardness of the wa
ter. A way of removing these marks
which is recommended by the manu-
facturers of aluminium utensils is to
boil an apple or tomato in the pan.
Salt rubbed on with a flannel cloth
will also remove stains from alumni
mum. Just ordinary soap and water
will generally be sufficient for clean
ing aluminium pans, which should al
ways be dried we'll before they are
put away after being washed. On no
account must soda be used.
When buying aluminium, utensils
that are thick enough not to dent
easily should be chosen. Long service
is insured from those utensils which
have the top edge triple-folded and
compressed into a triangular rim.
This solid edge will withstand hard
wear and insures the cover of a pan
fitting securely. An aluminium teapot
is best to use, as it brews the tea
quickly and keeps it hot, and the tea
pot is not breakable.
To Mend Broken Glass.
Glass is one of the most difficult
things to repair satisfactorily, but
good results may be secured by the
use of sodium silicate, the water
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