New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
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CORRECT COVERING FOB THE BED-HoW
TO WASH COUNTERPANES.

CORRECT COVERING FOR THE BED-fiON
TO WASH COUNTERPANES
There is a great deal to be said in condemnation
Of the modern Counterpart OF heavy Marscilles.
While 1t Is essential that all covering of bed be
kent siperlatively dainty. these counterpanes are
ca silly soed and difficult TO wash. The best house.
keepers therefore select counterpares Of a light
quality OF Marsecs, which may be easily handled
as the Marsollcs bcG-cover still remains the first
choice when white bed Is preferred. One reason
e they do not catch the dust easily tho terry
or Notwithstanding counterpanes or any Of the
various fancy weaves which have been introduced
10 succeed them. IL is essential that they be light
In order that they may be frequently washed, even
though they may not wear SO well as the heavier
bed-covers.
THE WAY TO WASH COCNTERPANES.
To wash q heavy counterpart any bed-cove"
Of Marge!lles however light. prepare tub Of
strong suGs using a good laundry soap or a trust
worthy washing preparation and warm water
Scrub out any spots that especially noticeable
with small brush and hot soapsuGs SOAK the
ccunterranc for several hours in the tub of warm
.suds" Keep the tub covered. After this. sousc
the counterpart up and down for several moments
and press II through a wrnGer that is screwed
loosely Put II into boiler OF cold water In whlch
has been diss olved little melted soap and tea
spoonful of borax for every gallon of water Lee
the water boil for ten minutes. lifting the counter
pane up and down in the water with a clothes
stick Finally, lift the counterpart out of the
boiling water into a rinsing tub Of cold water ana
pu. Il through least three tubs OF rinsing water
Wiring IL loosely from one TO another. Finally liz
g., without wringng II, out of the last water, and
Law fl on the grass 10 bleach white and almost dry
or hang II in the sun the line. Take IT in while
stul a little damp Stretch IL until IL is even at the
edges ard fold IL IN even folds. Press ~ over night
nv uniting a heavy weight upon ii. In the morn
ing hang il on the line outdoors in strong sun or
In n no: kitchen 10 become thoroughly cry ana
aired ,,.,. 49, o,o
In these days Of decorative netdlcwork there are
many beautiful bod-coveTs OF creamy boton sheet
Ing or heavy linens. These are e'nbroiiefSd WIZ
all-over patterns Of flowers in a medley OF CoiorS
or in a single tone Of color 20 haimonlZe Wlth inc
color chosen for the room. As rule such 9oul.-
terpancs are used on beds which have a round Gay
bolster upholstered with a piece Of cmpTOdeIE I'D
match them and Il haf-testcr hung WIN CANT
fix TO drape the head washable silks arc SON m
tires chosen for hed-covers hehneG sIoIc siSPs
women however, object 10 the stately nrofat CO.
and rich upholsterings recently iniiotogieG iUl
countcrpanes because they soon become sO''eu "''
cannot be satisfactorily cleaned. .. ,eo,...o
CounterpAnes Of decorative lace IN bolG, eHeCt
Patterns that simulate old cutwork OF are mao
In the stately designs Of old Venetian faces, AZ
effective but TOO elaborate for bedrooms III Gnd
use. They suitable for guest rooms. tf'oIn
counterpanes q cheap imitation laces, which aie
tawdry In appearance and too slimsy 10 wear weI.
Strong linen laccs. made by hand are the s1itep'e
ones 10 use 5s counierpanes. They are put over d
sof., light comfortable Of coiored SILK!