Show HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS Carpets Carpels can be kept clean and their colors bright if they are swept occasionally with a broom dipped in hot water to which turpentine has been added e e Carving knives when not in use use always should be protected be-protected either in a box or carefully wrapped so that the edge does not come in contact with other cutlery S e eTo e 0 To avoid a scorched taste when food sticks to the bottom of a saucepan remove contents immediately immediately immediately imme imme- to a clean pan and dont don't stir up any of the stuck portion e e 0 If II the grass is cut too short not enough leaf surface is left to supply supply supply sup sup- ply the roots with plant food This results in weakened plants which permit dandelions and other weeds to get started e e e Concrete should not be painted for at least six months after it is laid down If however it must be painted within that time it may maybe maybe maybe be aged artificially by washing with a solution made by dissolving dissolving dissolving ing two pounds of zinc sulphate in one gallon of water e e Linoleum will last much longer if rubbed occasionally with a rag dipped in olive oil It also restores polish to tables marked by hot dishes First paint the marks with spirit of nitre then apply the olive oil and polish |