Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04

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Before any article is sent 10 the vast
it should be examined and all stains
carefully removed. This requires care
and some knowledge of chemicals anC
their action on fabrics and stains. Al
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 by
cold water alone. For this reason
recommend that all articles be soaked
in cold water for fifteen minutes OF
longer before being put into the wash
ing suds. The white pieces should, Of
course. be kept by themselves, and il
there is any question about the fast
ness of any color a little salt and vine
gar added TO the cold water will help
to set it, Alum added to the rinsing
water will make the color still more
permanent. The following are general
directions for removing stains Of va
riouS tir1s.
Tea and Coffee. Spread the stained
part over a bowl and pour boiling wa
ter over it from a height.
Chocolate and Cocoa. Wash first in
cold water, then rinse and pour boil
ing water through it.
4 Fruit.-Many fruit stains may be
softened and dissolved by alcohol. II
heated the alcohol will be more effec-
4 tive For peach stain it may be neces-
sary to use diluted muriatic acid or
sulphur fumes. Boiling water will re-
move fresh stains Of small fruits.
Grass.-Alcohol will dissolve the
green coloring matter. Washing with
naphtha soap and warm water or
spreading on a paste made Of soap
and baking soda will also remove
grass stains.
Grease or Oil.-SOak first In cold
water. then wash with cold water and
soap. then dry and if necessary use
other agents. Chloroform 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 it. If "a
yellow wine wash first with cold WA
ter. then with soap and water
Ink-If stain is on white garment
put to soak for several days lu minis.
changing frequently. Red ink pourcu
over the black will remove the hlac,
stain The red may he washed Out i4,
cold water and ammonia. tnca boIlcd.
Equal parts of peroxide Of hydrogen
and ammonia may remove Irr~l|
stains Oxaic acid will remove u.d
ink stains from White garments. SAT-
and cold wafer may be used u fresh
stains on delicate colors
Iron Rus; IF fresh. lemon juice. salt
and strong sunlight may remove STAN,
but generally ID i, better 10 USE muri-
attic acid at once. Spread the stlIn
over a bowl containing fairly strong
solution of horaN and water or soda
and water Drop muratic acid on the
stain q little at timr until il darkens
then rinse thoroughly in the borax and
water
Mildew- This is a mold growing On
the fiber Of the cloth If fresh il may
be removed 10y wetting in strong soap
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chalk and salt and bleaching in strong
sunlight for several hours. Old mildrw
stains can rarely be removed without
injuriug the fabric.
Milk or Cream. Wash out with cold
water and later use soap and cold Wa-
ter.
Paint or Tariff fresh and washable |
use soap and wafer or rinse in tur-
pentine. then wash. If not washable |
use gasoline If dry soften with lard |
or oil. then treat as for fresh paint.
Perspiration.- Use cold water and !
soap and put the garment in the sun |
for several hours. The perspira lion |
under the arms is different from that
of the rest of the body and requires |
diluted muriatic acid to ueutralize it.
Sugar of Gum Dissolve with warm
water if washable. with alcohol if not /
washable
Blood Soak in cold water. then rub
out in fresh tepid water. If very dry
soak ana wash out or use peroxide Of
hydrogen or jayelIe water.
a word of caution is necessary when
using acids to remove stains. These
should not be used on colored 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 is
easily made and may be kept indef
litely in glass bottles in a cool, dark
place.
Javelle Water. Dissolve one pound
# salsoda in two quarts of boiling wa
er, then add one-fourth of a pound Of
'hloride of lime. Stir with wooden
tick until Jumps are broken, then let
tand several hours to settle. Pour
N clear liquid and bottle for use. For
bleaching purposes use One-half to one
upful to one pail Of water. Always
Inse thoroughly in ammonia water.
70 remove stains brush over with
avelle water full strength. then rinse
uickly in ammonia water.
Some practical suggestions for wash
1g silks. woolens and laces. starching,
te., w-ill'be given in later article.