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Immediately on the stain, but start
some distance away and gradually
work toward it. In this way you will
avoid making a ring If a ring is left
in spite of this precaution, sponge the
whole article in gasoline. Stained
cloth which has been treated with
salts of lemon or any other acid should
always be rinsed in water to which a
! little ammonia has been added. This
will neutralize the after-effect of the
acid and make the material less likely
! to rot.
Dark-colored garments which have
had the color entirely removed in spots
by acids may be restored by an ap-
plication of ammonia, and to those
which have been spotted with alkalts,
an application of diluted acetic acid
| is beneficial A garment spotted by
rain may be freshened by placing a
damp cloth over the article, then
ironing.
Linens.
The choice of table linen is impor-
tant. Frequently the substitution OF
smaller for larger napkins Will mean
~uite a saving Of time and strength
IN laundering Luncheon cloths or
doilieS may be used instead of large
tablecloths. Linen should have plenty
of sunshine while owing to keep it
white. Table linen should be ironeG
very damp to bring out the best quail
ties. If embroidery is used, it must be
ironed on the wrong side, using a
thick pad Linen should be ironed
| from selvage to selvage to get the high
est luSter Iron with as few folds
as possible. A good way to fold O
tablecloth is to fold the two side edges
to the middle of the cloth, making
the two creases on the right side and
lengthwise of the cloth, then fold
through the middle lengthWise so that
the third crease is on the right side
of the cloth. Napkins which have a
monogram or other decoration in the
center of the napkin, or in the center
of one side toward the hem, should be
folded in thirds Small napkins are
usually folded in halves lengthWise and
| in quarters croSswiSe.
To wash towels, cut up a piece OF
paraffin about an inch square and
shave a fourth of a small cake Of
laundry soap in half gallon of hot
water. When it has melted put in
the towels and boil them. This cleanses
the towels thoroughly and without rub
bing
Blankets and Rugs.
Blankets should be washed, if pos
sible, in soft water. Make strong
suds of soap and immerse after Shak-
/ ing them free of dust and lint. Never
rub soap directly on the blankets, and
squeeze with the hands, not on a board.
The addition of little ammonia is
helpful Rinse through several waters,
each hotter than the last. The secret
Of the process is that the heat expands
the wool and keeps it soft. Shake well,
pull the edges straight and dry quickly.
Light weight washable rugs may be
put into a tub of lukewarm soapsuds
or the washing machine and laundered
in the usual way Some Of the heavier,
more closely woven kinds may be
washed more successfully by spreading
them on a fiat surface and scrubbing
them on both sides with soft, soapy
brush.
Care of Clothes.
The new-modeI ironing boards, fold
ing back into the wall, will satisfy the
most particular housewife. A spe-
ci9lly constructed ironing board Of the
surface type can be put on any wall
without the necessity of cutting an
opening.
skirts and coats usually look better
when pressed on the right side over
thick cloth. The ridges of folds and
seams do not appear on the right side
as plainly. A damp cloth should be
laid on the material, and the pressing
done with an iron only moderately hot.
To sponge and press dark suits, first
brush them well with a stiff brush
to remove all loose dust and dirt, then
sponge thoroughly until well moistened
with a lukewarm mixture Of one part
| household ammonia to three parts OF
water. Brush well with good brush
and hang up to dry, and finally press
with a heavy iron, laying cloth over
| the goods.
Hats should be brushed and put away
! in bags or boxes which will protect
| them from the dust and light. II put
into bags they should be placed on a
shelf where they can lie fiat and not
be crowded out Of shape.
Dresser drawers can be kept IN better
| order and garments which lie in them
may be protected from SOL by uslng
| cross-shaped covers of muslin or other
wash material The edges may be
| hemmed or bound. These covers may
| be of various sizes; small sizes for
handkerchiefs, and larger sizes Tor
slips and gowns.
Mud stains on mackintoshes will
usually disappear If sponged with warm
water to which a small quantity OF
common salt has been added. Rub
Der shoes which have become dull and
shabby looking can be frightened by
washing them with water containing
| a. few drops of ammonia, and after
ward giving them thin coat OF IL
| quid shoe dressing.
Umbrellas that are badly stained with
mud may be cleaned by sponging them
with ordinary vinegar. Never use wa
ter for this purpose.
Soften your chamoiS or doeSKln
gloves, which have become hard and
stiff from wrong washing, by putting
them on the hands and rinsing them
| in warm water to which hall Tea
spoonful of olive oil has been ADDED,
Soiled kid gloves can be put on the
hands and cleaned with carbon tetra.-
chloride. Each finger and the, back
and front of the gloves should be
rubbed separately with a soft cloth
which he's been wet with the liquid
Stretch into shape carefully and hang
in the air to dry The habit OF always
pulling gloves into shape when taking
| them off is an excellent one.
Wash tan shoes with soap and water
before applying polish. In this way
many stains are removed. Washing tan
shoes in warm sweet milk Will prevent
| them from turning dark.
Medicine stains can usually be re-
moved from white linen articles, such
as nightgoWns or bed linen, by spread
| ing over the stains mixture OF paste
made with fuller's earth and ammonia
| 7 Ioove +o dry thoroughly then wash In