How to conserve household gas. To keep burners clean, wipe them frequently with paper or a cloth. If food boils over, it may be necessary to wash the burners with soap or baking soda and water. If they need a thorough scrubbing, they should be taken from the stove and immersed in water. Do not use l

How to conserve household gas. Turning the gas as high as possible causes waste. A moderate flame will heat foods just as rapidly as a high flame. For more efficient cooking, use a pot with a flat bottom and straight sides. If the stove is equipped with different size burners, use small burners for

Conservation of durable goods. There'll be a long wait between new stoves, so it's smart to take care of the one you've got. Whether it operates by gas or electricity, coal or wood, there's one motto to hand above it: Keep it clean. A little soap and water will go a long way toward keeping it functi

There'll be a long wait for new stoves, so take care of the one you own. Whether it operates by gas or electricity, coal or wood, hang this motto above it: Keep it Clean. A little soap and warm water will go a long way toward preserving its life and usefulness. If it's encrusted with grease, use ste

How to conserve household gas. Your stove is not a furnace! Though fuel will not be as plentiful this winter, don't make your stove do double duty. Instead dress more warmly; the wasteful practice would increase gas consumption enormously and result in curtailment of gas for all

How to conserve household gas. If you would like to save gas and keep that souffle from falling don't peek in the oven unless it is imperative. Time and temperature charts should be used when baking to save loss of heat; the same rule applies to foods cooking on the stove. Remove the lids of pots on

How to conserve household gas. There's a time for everything, and the time to read a cookbook is before you light the gas, not after. Burners should not be lit until the cooking utensil is ready for the flame. Whenever possible, use low heat; whenever practical, use direct heat rather than a double

Why greases must be saved.

How to conserve household gas. When bathing, keep the bathwater down to a minimum. You'll be surprised how easy it is to bathe in three or four inches of water, an economy which is necessary this year to conserve the available gas supply