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Show I f HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS Ugffj Carpets can be kept clean and j their colors bright if they are ; swept occasionally with a broom r dipped in hot water to which turpentine has been added. Carving knives, when not in use, always should be protected either : in a box or carefully wrapped so that the edge does not come in contact with other cutlery. To avoid a scorched taste when food sticks to the bottom of a saucepan, remove contents imme-H imme-H diately to a clean pan and don't stir up any of the stuck portion. 1 y If the grass is cut too short, not enough leaf surface is left to sup- . ply the roots with plant food. This results in weakened plants which SJ permit dandelions and other weeds 1 to get started. Concrete should not be painted ;- for at least six months after it is 'A laid down. If, however, it must be 'Z painted within that time, it may " be aged artificially by washing with a solution made by dissolv-. dissolv-. 3 ing two pounds of zinc sulphate in 2 one gallon of water. Linoleum will last much longer 3 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. |