Show 7 0 when washing a coat sweater or cardigan sew up the buttonholes to prevent stretching mixed with salt vinegar r will clean dis discolored C lored copper brass and silver an and it remove ink stains from the fingers diluted with water it will clean gilt picture frames worn bath towels may be cut in squares or circles for washcloths either crochet an edge around them or bind with washable cotton tape an old pair of curling curlin ff irons makes an excellent gripper to use in dyeing garments you can grip the material firmly and swish it about in the dye bath and it will not slip off as it sometimes does when a stick or something of that sort is used A paper plate glued to the bottom of a paint can will catch all drippings droppings drip pings from the can and serves as a rest for the paint brush besides aluminum pots and pans leave their marks on the surface of sinks and enamel inboards dra such marks can be prevented by placing a rubber mat on that part of the sink most likely to come in contact with the aluminum or they can be removed by using a mild cleaner applied with a damp cloth use a stiff wire brush to remove crumbs and other particles from the burners of a gas or electric stove ea to remove a stain left by adhesive tape apply kerosene then wa wash sh the spot with warm suds A variety of play materials Is essential for a childs allaround all around development toys are needed for vigorous physical activity for manipulative tive and creative play and for dramatic play |