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As far as possible, have pieces of bread eaten up before they become hard: spread those that are not eaten, and let them dry, to be pounded for puddings, or soaked for brewis. 449. Brewis. Brewis is made of crusts and dry pieces of bread, soaked a good while in hot milk, mashed up, and eaten with salt. Above all, do not let crusts accumulate in such quantities that they cannot be used. With proper care, there is no need of losing a particle of bread. 450. Regular Mending. All the Mending in the house should be done once a week if possible. 451. Never put out Sewing. If it be not possible to do it in your own family, hire some one to come to the house and work with them. 452. White Spots on Furniture. A warming-pan full of coals, or a shovel of coals, held over varnished furniture, will take out white spots. Care should be taken not to hold the pan near enough to scorch; the place to which heat has thus been applied, should be rubbed with a flannel while warm. 453. Acid Fading. Sal-Volatile or hartshorn will restore colours taken out by acid. It may be dropped upon any garment without doing harm. 454. New Iron should be very gradually heated at first. After it has become inured to the heat, it is not as likely to crack. 455. Before Using a Brass Kettle. Clean a brass kettle, before using it for cooking, with salt and vinegar.