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Show To remove chewing gum from clothes, apply ice. This will harden hard-en the gum and it will peel off. A piece of chamois that has been dampened makes an excellent duster for furniture. Potatoes that are to be french fried should stand in cold water at least an hour before cooking. The smaller the tea leaf, the more tender the leaf and the better bet-ter the flavor of the tea. Fibers are broken in the backs of rugs and carpets when they are beaten. It is better to use a vacuum cleaner on rugs for short periods twice a week than for a longer period once a week. i Rub painted surfaces with a lemon to remove marks made by scratching matches. Use lukewarm water and borax to wash out your refrigerator. This keeps it sweet and clean, also, a piece of charcoal kept on one of the shelves will absorb all odors. |
