Hints From Heloise

Tue., Nov. 5, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: I have a simple but helpful hint I use when laundering. An easy way to clean pockets is to turn them inside out and brush the collected lint with an old toothbrush. That way, if a tissue has been left in the pockets it will not be forgotten and get pieces of it all over the rest of the clothing in the washer. - Frances Wadnik, Washington, N.J.

Dear Heloise: The many worthy fund-raising raffles around result in a lot of address writing. I have return-address labels in my purse and paste them on the tickets. It’s quicker and more legible. - Ms. Ruth M. Polchow, Fulton, Mo.

Dear Heloise: I often nick the back of my shoes when driving. I just use a fine-point permanent marker to cover the marks. It works. - Odette Riviere, Tustin, Calif. xxxx

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