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them a piece of wet cloth, then lay the velvet on this. Brush with a whisk broom. The steam from the wet cloth will raise the nap and take out the creases.
Onion Skins as a Dye
If you wish for a bright yellow, save your onion skins. They will color white cloth a very bright yellow. This is a good color for braided rugs, such as people used to make.
To Remove Egg Stain from Silver
Salt when applied dry, with a soft piece of flannel will remove the stain from silver, caused by eggs.
Put a Little Cornstarch in Salt Shakers
This will prevent the salt from becoming too moist to shake out.
How to Color Lace Ecru
If you wish for ecru lace and you have only a piece of white, dip it into cold tea or coffee, until you have the desired color.
To Keep Lettuce Crisp
Put it into a paper bag and place right on the ice. It will keep a week in this way.
