Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-21
Summer Housekeeping
Treatment of House and Selection of Meals Are
Important-O Outings Call for Attention
to Many Details.

variety by sleeping the garment for a
short time in vinegar and water.
When ironing colored clothes 1t is
quite necessary that the iron should
not be too hot. A garment that has
survived washing may be discolored by
too much heat. The garments should
be ironed as dry and as evenly dry as
possible, because the color is often diff
ferent when the moisture has not been
dried out or different degrees of heat
have been used. Hang outdoors in
the shade. If stored when moist, mil
dew may ruin the garment. Mend If
necessary and fold and lay away or
hang without folding.
Special Stains.
Special stain removal is important.
II possible, stains should be removed
while fresh. II delayed, the damage to
fabric and color may be permanent.
Old stains often present difficulties.
When dealing with stains Of an animal
origin, such, as blood, egg and milk,
the presence Of albuminous matter must
be kept in mind Cold or lukewarm
water should first be used, then the
slight stain that remains will usually
disappear during the regular launder-
ing process. If hot water Is applied
to stains of this kind, the heat will
coagulate the albuminouS matter in
the fibers of the cloth. This coagulent
is not only hard to remove from the
fabric, but the mineral salts held in
solution are often deposited by the
heat. This produces a more 5ifncult
stain than the original one.
Peach stains, unlike other fruit stains
will not as rule disappear by pour
ing boiling water through Sour milk
or buttermilk Is more effective If the
spot is sKneared over with q paste of
cream Of tartar first before soaking
in the milk Dip the stain in clear,
warm water and leave in the sun, and
repeat the soaking II the stain Is still
visible.
Ink spots may be removed success
fully from any piece Of material or
ing water is poured through the spot
before 1t has been washed. Do not try
washing 1t first. Usually one kettle
Of boiling water makes al spots dis
appear. II not, the second will be
enough.
White berets, white fur and other
white articles which require dry clean
ing can sometimes be treated at home.
Get pound of white powdered starch
and put it into . deep utensil Rub
the article to be cleaned In the powder
as II washing it In water. Shake well
afterwaRd.
Suede belts show stains and finger
marks very quickly. To clean them, rub
the surface with coarse flannel dipped
in sawdust or bran, afterward raising
the nap by rubbing with sandpaper.
Garments dyed by an amateur often
show streaky effect. To avoid this, put
the dye In q soap shaker and work the
shaker around In the water In which
the garment Is put This method also
prevents the hands from becoming
stained.
Adhesive tape wrapped around the
forefinger and thumb viii prevent that
disfguring stain which comes from
scraping new potatoes. This Is also q
useful means Of preventing stained fin
gers when preparing hard fruits for can
ming.
Electric coasters and cookers With
delicate dlaments need careful clean
ing. The safest method Is to use the
blowing detachment OF q vacuum cleaner
to remove dust. crumbs and other de-
poSit, or use an ordinary bicycle pump
Vacuum cleaner bags should be emp
tied by inserting the open end In q
paper bag. The usual method Of empty
ing the bag onto an open newspaper
scatters the dust.
Bath enamel is more easily applied
and dries with better finish II the can
containing the enamel is placed In hot
water while it Is being used.
Handicapped tables or washstands
that have become stained are very un-
slightly. To remove the marks, add lit
tie turpentine to some lukewarm water,
apply with . cloth and polish with
soft buster.
Clothes hines should always be boiled
for half an hour before they are first
used. This process viii make them
tougher and VIII prevent tangltng.