34 ‘THE VANCOUVER BRIDE

When washing dainty lingerie put a few lumps of sugar into the rinse
water. This will produce a better looking garment than the usual starching

method.
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To remove the scent of gasoline from clothes that have been cleaned,
wet the cloth used in pressing with a mixture of about one part vinegar and

two parts water.
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To restore velvet, hold over a kettle which contains one gallon of boiling
water and one-half cup ammonia.

THE KITCHEN

Apples remain fresh and sound for any length of time,
if packed in sawdust.
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Odors from fish or onions can be removed from cooking
utensils by scalding vinegar in them, afterwards washing
in the usual way.

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A lump of salt dissolved slowly in the kitchen sink will

keep the drain pipe free from odors.
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When pickling a joint of meat and not certain as to the
amount of salt needed, place the water and meat in the pot
and drop in a medium sized potato. Add salt until the potato rises to the top
and brine will then be right for pickling.
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Sprinkle dry baking soda in the pans that have been scorched by food
adhering to them. Let stand for a while and you will be surprised at how
much more quickly and easily they can be cleaned.

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A teaspoon of flour mixed with the hot grease in which you fry your

eggs will keep them from popping. Many people think this improves the
flavor.

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If your cake tins have worn so thin that your cakes burn on the bottom
before they are entirely baked, scatter a little sand over the oven shelf before
putting in the pan. This will remedy the situation.

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Glycerine is better than oil for lubricating your egg beater and meat cut-
ter as it will not impart any taste to the food.
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Rub your burned toast or cake on a grater. If this is done carefully the
burned parts will disappear leaving a nice smooth brown surface.
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To remove the skin of a tomato, prick holes in the bottom and hold over
the fire. This is better than dipping in hot water.