Bygone News - Domestic / Household

Stove Polish

lynne.davidson — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:03:14 +0000

A good way of economising on stove polish, and incidentally on âelbow greaseâ, as far less labour is needed to obtain a good polish, is to mix the paste with dry soap powder. Any sort of soap powder answers the purpose, and the shine obtained if far better than the polish alone gives.

Economy In Tea

lynne.davidson — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:52:02 +0000

Do you find your tea allowance too small? Read what Mrs Hill, Thornliebank says, and learn how to make more of it: - Instead of putting two or three spoonfuls of tea into the pot, fill a saucepan with water and let it boil, then put in one spoonful of tea and let it boil for one minute, not longer. Stain into a pot leaving the leaves in the saucepan. Fill up with cold water, and bring to the boil again, when you will have a second infusion ready for the teapot. Where there is a large family considerable saving can be effected by making tea in this way. Read more......

Bright Tips August 1917

lynne.davidson — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:25:49 +0000

Burnt Saucepans - Pans and saucepans that have been burnt should never
be filled with soda and water, as this, although it removes the burnt portions,
also makes the saucepan liable to burn again. Instead of soda and water, fill
it with salt and water, and leave it till next day, when it should be placed on
the fire till the water slowly boils. The burnt particles will come off without
any difficulties and there will be no after effects.

Tablecloths Tips

lynne.davidson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:12:13 +0000

When you Wash Linen Tablecloths

âThis is a very good washing day hint which I have tried and tested, writes Miss J. Smith, Monikie W.R.I.

A spoonful of methylated spirits added to the last rinsing water when washing linen tablecloths and tray cloths will stiffen the articles beautifully. They will also be much easier to iron and have a beautiful gloss when finished.Tablecloths

Coronation Flags 1937

lynne.davidson — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:15:18 +0000

Coronation Flags â Perhaps some of your readers would like to know of a use for their Coronation flags. I have covered cushions with mine and use them for the garden chairs. They give quite a gay appearance to the lawn, and are much admired. â âConstant Reader, Dundeeâ.

"A Coal Tip" 1910

lynne.davidson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:25:04 +0000

The increased price of coal must be looked at with some alarm to the working manâs honest wife. But necessity always proves to be the mother of invention. This is a tip that will make a hundredweight of coal last much longer than the ordinary way. Waste paper, old newspapers and brown paper should be collected and moderately steeped in water, wrung out and make into balls of suitable size, and put on the back of the fire. This will be found to spell economy to the hard-pressed housewife.

It's Spring Cleaning Time

lynne.davidson — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:01:58 +0000

It's Spring Cleaning Time

Hints and Tips Which Readers Have Found Invaluable.....

Mildew Stains

Mildew can be removed from materials by laying on a paste made of soft soap and powdered chalk. Leave the article in the sun to dry if possible. Read more......

Bright Tips 1985

lynne.davidson — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:15:15 +0000

Unpleasant Smell

To prevent an unpleasant smell while cooking cauliflower, cover with slices of bread. The bread can then be given to the birds when cold. Mrs I McIntosh, Ellon. Read more......

Bright Tips 1960

lynne.davidson — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:07:29 +0000

Easy Cleaned Pot

To make the scrambled egg pan easier to clean, grease it beforehand with a margarine paper. After use, fill it with cold water to which has been added a dessertspoonful of salt and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before cleaning. Mrs M.B., Dundee. Read more......

Thrifty Tips for the Housewife 1935

lynne.davidson — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:02:50 +0000

Grease Stains on Carpets

Did you know that turpentine is splendid for removing grease stains for carpets? Soak a cloth in it and rub over the stains till they disappear, changing to a fresh cloth when the first becomes soiled. Finish with a cloth wrung out in hot water and soap. Read more......