LAUNDRY HINTS | AdventAI

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · May 12, 1890

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 16, No. 18.

LAUNDRY HINTS.

BUTTERMILK will remove tar spots sometimes. Rinse in soapy water.

A paste of soft soap and starch will take stains out of bed-ticking. Spread it on the spots, and when dry scrape off and wash with a damp sponge.

To remove grease stains from silk hats, use turpentine and then alcohol.

To iron a silk hat, hold the hat in the left hand, pass a warm iron quickly around, following the lay of the nap.

To clean silk, the garment must be first ripped and brushed. Spread on a flat board an old blanket covered with an old sheet. Then sponge the silk on both sides, rubbing any dirty spots particularly, with this mixture: One-half cup ox-gall, one-half cup ammonia, and one-half pint tepid soft water. Roll the silk on a stick, an old broom handle will do, being careful that no wrinkles are left on it. Let it dry without ironing. Woolen goods may be treated in the same manner.

All fancy hosiery should be put into a strong solution of salt and cold water before wearing, well saturated, and dried without wringing, either in the shade or in a warm room.

To clean coats, take of ammonia two ounces, soap one ounce, soft water one quart, and a teaspoonful of saltpeter. Shake well and let the mixture stand a few days. Pour enough on a coat to cover grease spots, rub well, wash off with clean cold water.