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The Housewife’s Exchange

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 11, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 13.

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The Housewife’s Exchange

CLEANING SILK.—I have learned from experience never to use a brush on silk, as the bristles are sure to scratch and irritate the surface. A piece of velveteen is the best brush for silken material that I have tried. Wipe the silk well with the velveteen, and all the dust particles will be removed without the slightest injury to the most delicate fabric.
WHEN LAYING MATTING.—When you put down a new matting, do not cut it to fit corners, but wet it thoroughly with a soft brush or cloth dipped in hot water to which a cupful of salt has been added. When thoroughly soaked, the matting becomes as pliable as rubber, and can be turned under without breaking. This makes a neater finish than cutting, and also saves the matting for use in a differently shaped room.
PLAY SKIRTS.—My little girl was so very fond of “dressing up” when she played, that I made her a full-length skirt for herself, from one of my old dress skirts, by cutting it off to the right length and making a waistband to fit. There is nothing among her playthings that gives her greater pleasure than this, and she has, in fact, worn out three of them. They are much better for her and for my wardrobe than a pinned-up skirt of mine.