Show HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE suggestions regarding various phases i of housework that are worth try trying 1 n g y rust on steel can be removed by rubbing sweet oil well into tho the surface lot let it stand two days then rub the steel with iced lime until surface is clean when gas mantle manth are blac blackened kene d they can be cleared by sprinkling with salt when flame is turned low turn light full for a minute and repeat until clear try mixing flour and water for thickening with a fork instead of the usual spoon it is less 1111 tely to turn lumpy iodine stains on woodwork should be removed at once as they make an ugly spot soak up with blotting paper then rub the spot with a soft cloth moistened in camphor As housecleaning house cleaning time approaches do not forget the uso use of dampened cloths claths in furniture cleaning dust is ia easily removed in this way without streaking woodwork or filling lungs to beat furniture put damp un cloths claths over the upholstered parts and beat until it is black with dust then turn to other side continue with fresh cloths claths until no more dust shows learn to know what damp means especially when used upon polished woodwork think it means wet and you will bo be reviling valuable informs tion as newspaper rubbish 1 dip n cloth in hot water wring it as hard as you can then shake it in the air and it should have about the right amount of moisture for convente convenience rice in dishwashing dish washing have a rubber scraper also a chain mop for greasy pots jots dark crash dish cloth should be supplied for pots and pans and tile the use of dish towels for bidden for this purpose |