The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-13
Laundry Hints.

Ms Mary Hail sheldon .n MecaIrs Magazine.
Ink Stains Soak in sour milk If a
dark stain remains, rinse in a weak solution
Of chloride Of lime
Blood Stains. Soak in cold salt water,
then wash in warm water with plenty ef
good soap; afterwards boil
Grass Stains. - Saturate the spot
thoroughly with kerosene and wash in warm
water.
Iodine Spots Wash with alcohol, then
rinse in soapy water.
Sewing Machine Oil Stains. Rub with
lard. let stand for several hours, then
wash with cold water and soap.
Scorch Stains. Wet the scorched place,
rub with soap and bleach in the sun.
NIildew Spots Soak in a weak solution
Of chloride Of lime for several hours Rinse
in cold water.
Grease Spots. Hot water and soap
generally remove these, but if fixed by long
standing use ether, chloroform, or naptha.
Al three Of these must be used away from
the FIRE or artificial light
Hot Tea and Coffee Stains. Soak the
stained fabric in cold water, wiring, spread
cut, and pour few drops Of glycerine on
each spot Let it stand several hours,
then wash with cold water and soap.
Iron Rust Spots. thoroughly with
lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and bleach
for several hours in the sun.
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soap in tepid water.
Fruit Stains. Stretch the fabric con
tanning the stain over the mouth Of a basin
and pour boiling water on the stain. If
the stain has become liked, soak the article
iu a weak solution Of oxalic acid, or hold
the spot over the fumes Of sulphur.
Vaseline Stains. -Saturate the spot with
ether. Place a cup over it to prevent
evaporation. Use the ether with great
care.
Pitch, Wheel Grease and Tar Stains. -
Soften the stains with lard, then soak in
turpentine. Scrape off carefully with a
knife all the loose surface dirt. Sponge
clean with turpentine, and rub gently until
dry.
Varnish and Paint Stains If the stain
Is on a coarse fabric, dissolve by saturating
it with turpentine; use alcohol if on a fine
fabric. Sponge with chloroform, if dark
ring is left by the turpentine.
Silk Stoekings.-Never use soap in
washing silk stockings. Bran in water Is
the proper fluid to use-four tablespoon
fuls to a quart Of water Rinse in several
clear waters, pressing the water out. Dry
stockings in the sun.
Uses for Common Salt.-Mix starch
with it to prevent lumping-eleven parts
starch, one part salt.
Put a pinch of salt in whites of eggs
when beating them; also use it when whip
ping cream.
Place salt in oven under baking tints, in
order so prevent scorching of their contents.
Put salt in cold water when you wish to
cool dish.
Rub salt on fiat irons before using.
Use salt on carpets to prevent moths.
Put salt in whitewash to make it stick.
Use salt for cleaning piano keys, knife
handles and glass spotted by hard water.
Salt dissolved in alcohol will remove
grease stains from clothing.
Use salt to remove ink stains from
carpet, when the ink is fresh.
Rub salt on prints, before washing, to
set their color.
Salt sprinkled on the pantry shelves will
drive away ants.
A little salt will revive fire.
To make candle burn all night, put
finely powdered salt on it until the salt
reaches the black part of the wick. In
this way mild and steady light may be
kept all through the night by small piece
of candle