Silk underwear can be made to last longer by careful washing. Do not use very hot water nor rub much, Make a good lather, put in a little borax, leave to soak for a short time, squeeze well under the water, and rinse thoroughly. This method is also good for washing gloves. New shoes should be polished before they ate worn. When they are wet, dry slowly, preferably with shoe trees or stuffed with newspaper. If they are to be put away for any. length of time, rub in a little vaseline first.
Clothes which are to be put away =|should be perfectly clean. Wash them when possible, but if the material cannot be immersed in water brush thoroughly, preferably with the small attachment of the vacuum cleaner, particularly pockets, seams, hems, and turn-ups. Woollens should be wrapped in cel-lu lose containers or hung up in the wardrobe and aired occasionally on a fine day. Furs especially should be hung out now and again. during the summer.
Special care should be taken in ironing eléthes, as delicate materials do not last so well if badly ironed. Use only a warm iron on artificial silk and have the material very slightly damp. Fine silks should be froned under a thin piece of muslin Herb Tea: Summer Drinks Now that garden herbs are in full leaf they can be gathered and used for refreshing drinks in place of tea. Health will benefit, for it is commer Henowledge that herbs have tonic qualities. Tea need not be given up together, but it might be used a little less and herbs a little more.
Sage, mint, thyme, balm, and lemon verbena are the favourite kinds for infusing and they can be used separately or together. A handful of leaves to a quart of water is a good general rule, but thyme must be used sparingly. Pick the leaves from stalks, wash them, and put them into a jug. Pour on boiling water, cover, and leave on the side of a warm stove for half an hour. Strain the liquid from the leaves, sweeten to taste with honey, add lemon juice if liked, and serve ho. or cold. Rehea if necessary without reboiling.
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