Show TO MAKE SCOURING BALLS Two Methods of Preparing These Useful > Use-ful Aids to Housewives Not every housekeeper knows how to prepare scouring balls The following follow-ing is a good method Mix fullers earth and strong suds of white castile cas-tile soap to a stiff paste then work this into balls about the size of a hens egg and allow them to dry To use first remove all surface dirt with a brush after shaking and sponge the soiled places lightly with tepid water Then rub gently but very thoroughly with one of these balls The garment should be hung in a dry place for a day or so then the dry earth brushed off After this It Is ready for pressing press-ing Another way of making these balls Is to use five ounces of pipe clay three ounces of powdered French chalk and three ounces of alcohol This paste should be molded Into small balls and set aside to dry If a housekeeper has any leisure time on her hands after the autumn housecleaning she would find It a great help to make a lot of these scouring balls and have them on hand for any emergency |