Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: I have a dining room table that seats 12. I found it much easier to “spot” treat the tablecloth while it is still on the table. I use either stick- or the gel-type of pretreat. It is really hard to hold up a huge tablecloth in the laundry room and try to find the spots. I do have a pad under the tablecloth, so it does not go through onto my table. - Ida Clark, Washington, Ill.

Dear Heloise: I have full lace curtains on a large bedroom window that I open daily to air the house. They need to be tied back.

The tiebacks and curtain holders didn’t do the trick. My granddaughter had some elastic hair accessories that were satin with a pretty, small rose.

I got an idea to bunch up the curtains in one of these holders on each side. They work great, look pretty and stay in place no matter how windy. - Bonnie Damiano, Sacramento, Calif.

Send a great hint to Heloise, PO Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.