Bygone News - 1960's

Bright Tips 1963

lynne.davidson — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:47:58 +0000

Remove Marks â If coat collars or felt hats become marked with grease, rub them with eucalyptus oil. M Murray, Lockerbie.

Soft Rubber â When filling a hot water bottle for the first time, add a teaspoonful of glycerine to the water. The rubber will then remain soft. Mrs Milne, Aberdour.

Dripping Tap â A piece of string tied around a dripping tap will allow the water to run down it quietly into the sink. Mrs Coyle, Mauchline. Read more......

Bright Tips - 1962

lynne.davidson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:32:38 +0000

Clean Tiles â Tiles, after washing, will keep clean much longer if wiped with paraffin. Mrs Slater, Portknockie.

Moist Brown Sugar â Keep brown sugar soft and moist by lining your container with foil. Allow enough foil to crimp together at the top. Miss Martin, Cupar.

Strip it Easily â When stripping wallpaper soak it quickly by using a long-handled sponge mop. The sponge holds water much better than a brush. N.N, Dunfermline. Read more......

Bright Tips 1961

lynne.davidson — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:22:11 +0000

Beads are the Answer

When knitting with two wools, slip a fairly large bead over each end before commencing to knit and you will find the strands do not become tangled. Miss Milne, Fraserburgh 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......

Housewives Voice 1960

lynne.davidson — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:04:12 +0000

When making tomato sandwiches for carrying, slip a piece of greaseproof paper under the sliced tomato and also a piece on top. Sandwich will be as fresh as when it was made. Miss W. Martin, Fife.