Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-19

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carefully removed. This requires care
and some knowledge OF chemicals and
their action on fabrics and stains. ALI
stains cannot be removed by the same
substance or in the same way, and yet
it is remarkable how many different
kinds OF stains may be removed bNl
cold water alone. For this reason y
recommend that all articles be soaked
In cold water for fifteen minutes OF
longer before being puc into the WASH
ing suds. The white pieces should, o.
course, be kapt by themselves. and Is
there Is any question about the ta1t-l
ness oe any, color little saItrandt sane-l
gar added to the cold watsr WIN heiDl
to ret 1t. Alum added to the rtnsingI
water VIII make the color still more
permanent. The .foiscSstng are eeueraiB
directions for renewing stxtns sf val
rious kinds:
Tea and Cofee- Spread the stained
part over a bowl and pour boiling wal
ter over 1t from height.
Chocolate and Cocoa.-0a nest int
cold wafer. then rinse and ,posr-boii-l
ing water througtAt.
Fruit.-Many fruit sta1ns may bs'
softened and Dissolved by alcohol II
heated the alcohol Will be moro ~eRec<
tive. For peach stain It may b. necss,
sary to use diluted mur4atic acid OF
sulphur fumes. Boiling water Will ro1
move fresh stains Of, smal fruits.
Grass.-Alcohoi will dissolve the,
green coloring matter. Washing with
naphtha soap and warm water OF
spreading on paste made OF soap
and baking soda will also remove
grass stains.
Grease or OM.-Soak first In cold!
water, then wash with cold water and
soap. then dry and II necessary use
other agents. Chforoform or ether
will remove grease from fabrics which
cannot be washed.
Wine-Put thick layer OF salt over
the stain from red wine while fresh,
then pour boiling water over 1t. II a
yellow wine wash 6rst with cold wa
ter, then with soap and water.
Ink.-If stain Is on a white garment
put to soak for several days In milk,
changing frequently. Red ink poured
over the black will remove the black
stain. The red may be washed out In
cold water and ammonia. then boilea.
Equal parts Of peroxide OF hydrogen
and ammonia may remove fresh
stains. Oxalic acid will remove old
Ink stains from white garments. Salt
and cold water NAV be used In fresh
stains on delicate eolors.
Iron Rust--If fresh, lexnon.3uicA. salt
and strong sunlight naaySeCno~eAtain.
but generally It b better to asa muri1
attic acid at once. Spread tho stain
over Z bowl containing q folEiY .stron@
solution Of horax and water O. soda
and water. Drop 1aaartat1c acd On the
stain . litnerat q. time Anf1lsit daxkenaI
then rinse thoroughly an heboraxsand
water.
Mildew.-This sas.A naoldsgrovtnesou(
the fiber Of the cloth. n fresh 10 nay
be removed by wcttmRSm- strong soap3
suds or covering with q mAxturs o1
chalk and salt and bleaching IN struns
sunlight for several Aours. Osd mlldeW
stains can rarely be removed without
injuring the fabric.
MIX or Cream.-Wash.0u1=V -cal6
water and later use soap andscoid MAD
ter.
Paint or Tariff fresh and rwashGhlQ
use soap and water or, rinse "A tur1
pentine, then wash. II not washable
use gasoline. II dry softsn with lard
or oil, then treat as for hreah paint.
Perspiration.-Use cold water and
soap and put the garment IN tho sun
for several hours. The perspirat1on
under the arms Is, different from that
Of the rest Of the body and requirea
diluted muriatic acid to neutrahse It.
Sugar Of Gum.-Dhsclve with warm
water II washable, with alcohol II not
washable.
Blood. soak in cold water. then rub
ont In fresh tepid water. IL very dry
soak and wash out or use peroxide OF
hydrogen or javelle water. 7
A word of caution is necessary when
using acids to remove stains. These
should not be used on coiored fabrics,
and after using on any white article
always rinse thoroughly In borax and
water or ammonia and water and aft
erward In clear water. Javelle water
is an excellent bleaching agent which
will often remove old stains. 1t 10
easily made and may be kept indefi-
nitely in glass bottles in cool, dark
place
Javelle Water-Dissolve one pound
OF saisoda in two quarts Of boiling wn.
ter. then add onefourth OF pound of
chloride of lime. Stir with wooden
stick until humps are broken. then let
stand several hours to settle. Pour
off clear liquid and bottle for use. For
bleaching purposes use one-half to one
cupfuI to one pail Of water. Always
rinse thoroughly 10 ammonia water.
TO remove stains brush over with
javelle water full strength, then rinse
quickly in ammonia water.
Some practical suggestions for wash
ing silks. woolens and laces. starching,
etc, will be given In a later article.