Some Seasonal Household Hints.

During the hot weather it is essential to keep food from being contaminated with germs deposited by flies and dust. All food should be covered whether it is in the safe or on pantry shelves. Lengths of butter muslin or of mosquito net are useful for the purpose. Carefully cover all milk, meat and cooked foods from dust as well as from flies—in fact no food should be left uncovered or in open bags.

During the summer weather and while there is a more or less shortage of water, it is advisable to boil all drinking water. As boiled water is rather insipid it is a good plan to have a supply of summer beverages, such as lime juice, fruit syrups, vinegars, etc., on hand. They are inexpensive and easily prepared.

The safe should be scrubbed daily, and the pantry shelves frequently.

Sinks and drains must be kept free from grease. Outside drains should be periodically cleared of any rubbish and leaves. Flush sinks and pipes frequently with, washing soda and boiling water and then with plenty of cold water. Flush with some disinfectant at least once a week. Do not throw hot, greasy water down the drains. Allow the water to get cold and then skim off the fat before pouring it down the drain. Dustbins must be kept as far as possible away from the house. Any rubbish put in the bin should be tightly wrapped in paper. Keep the lid on and the surroundings free from any litter that is likely to attract the flies.