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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 7 (October 1, 1934)

Home Notes — Some Household Hints.

Home Notes.

Some Household Hints.

Care should be taken not to polish the floor underneath rugs and mats as sliding rugs are very dangerous. Many a serious accident has been caused by the rug slipping from under the feet.

Slightly faded or wilted flowers will revive wonderfully if an aspirin tablet, or a little Epsom Salts, has been added to the water. Hard-stemmed flowers, such as some of the flowering shrubs and hydrangeas, last longer if a little alum is added to the water.

Flowers will last much longer if the vases are cleaned and the water changed daily.

If acid has been accidentally spilt it should be covered immediately with soda water or spirits of ammonia. This neutralises the acid.

Use vegetable water for making gravies and adding to soup. This water contains valuable minerals and salts, and should not be wasted.

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