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Show HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS UgfN Washing Voile. Voile frocks will not shrink if you use a table-spoonful table-spoonful of epsom salts to every gallon of water when washing them. . When Washing Blankets: Never leave any soap in blankets as this will turn them yellow. Allow half a cupful of vinegar to each gallon of final rinsing water; this will clear all soap from them. Improving Flavor of Bacon. When boiling bacon or any kind of salted meat, the flavor will be improved im-proved if six cloves, a dessertspoonful dessert-spoonful of lemon juice, a table-spoonful table-spoonful of brown sugar, a sprig of mint, and a grating of nutmeg are added to the water. In flaking Vegetable Salads. To prevent vegetable salads from becoming too watery, dry the veg- etables before combining with the salad dressing. |