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Show AROUND MRrVtems cMnteret the HOUSE li&jSSI A little milk added to the blue water used for lace curtains will launder them beautifully. When freshly washed windows are dry wipe them with tissue paper pa-per to make them sparkle. To prevent cauliflower from turning dark while cooking, put a slice of lemon in the water in which it is cooked. Shades of pink can be set by soaking in salt water. Never use water that has been boiled before or has been standing in the kettle to make tea. Draw fresh cold water and let it boil for the first time. Water that has boiled before tastes flat, because the air has gone out of it. A layer or two of blotting paper put over grease spots on the wall, and a warm iron laid on top of them, will often take away the marks. |