The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-03-30


Goods and Delicate Fabrics.
Will il wash we'll? is a question
/ often asked. The truth of the matter
is that most fabrics will wash well Il
treated correctly. Washing is a
science 10 O certain limited extent.
Just as surely as flannel stands in
/ need of one sort OF treatment and cot
ton goods Of another, chintz must be
/ put through another process and fine,
+ colored fabrics through another. In
general, this rule IS safe 10 follow in
washing delicate colored lawns or
/ cambrics. Dissolve one tablespoon
/ ful of gar-of lead in one gallon of
water. In this solution soak the
articles thoroughly, then let them
dry. Be careful, however, in putting
the hands into this water, that there
are no abrasions of the skin, as the
sugar -of-lead is poisoning.
In the majority Of households, the
clothing TO be laundered Is turned
over to the tender mercies of the
lsundress, who blunders through the
work with more or less muscle aud
little thought, and the results tell
hat fact about her. In these days OF
1elicate-hued hose, il would seem a
wise thing 10 teach her the correct
method. Turn the stockings right
side ou! and wash in a lather of luke.
warm water and white CASTLE soap;
then wash the wrong side. II neces-
sary, put them through two waters in
this manner. Rinse in luke-warm
water aud then in cold water. Dry
as soon as possible by heat, not in the
sun. Merino stockings should be
washed differently. Boil the soap to
make n lather. Wash them in this
warm lather, aud rinse in a second
lather. Do not use cold water or
clear water.
WOoleu goods washed in soap and
water shrink and acquire n peculiar
odor from the soap. Steep the articles,
therefore, for several hours in warm
solution Of washing soda, then after
the addition OF warm water and few
drops of ammonia, wash and rinse in
luke-warm water.
A good washing fluid is made 10y
mixing FIVE ponds of sal-soda, one
pound Of borax, one-half pound OF
fresh unslaked lime, four ounces OF
liquid ammonia. Pour one gallon Of
boiling water upon the soda ana borax.
Let this cool, then add the ammonia.
Pour one gallon of hot water over the
lime and let il stand until entirely
settled, then carefully pour off the
clear fluid and turn it upon the dis
solved borax and soda. Add eight
gallons of cold water. Six tables
spoonfuls of this fluid may be added
to a tubful Of clothes.
Other suggestions for the laundry
department are these: Use hard soap
in washing clothes. In boiling white
clothes add tablespoonful of turpen-
tine to assist in the whitening process.
Boiled starch is much improved by the
addition of salt or a little gumarabic
dissolved. Another hint in reference
to starch is that the iron will not stick
in ironing If the starch has been mixed
with soapy water.
A good starch is made by dissolving
one ounce of starch in cold water just
sufficient TO make it into a smooth,
thick paste. When perfectly free
from Jumps add one pint of boiling
water, slightly blued, and boil for a
full half hour, stirring it all the time
TO prevent its burning. Keep it COW
cred when removed from the fire, as
otherwise scum will rise upon it.
While it is still boiling add half q
teaspoonful of fine salt. Strain this
starch befora usiup