Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-10
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here is the recipe;
Dissolve | pound of washing soda
in l quart of cold water. To this So
luton add one-quarter pound of or
dinary bleaching powder calcium
hypochlorite). Filter this liquid
through a piece of muslin to re-
move the sediment which remains.
Keep the clear liquid in tightly stop
pered bottles for use. JavellC water
may be used successfully in remov-
ing number of stains but should
be applied only TO unColored cot
ton or linen materials. since it
bleaches colorS and rots silk or wool.
In treating stains with Javelle
water. stretch. the stained portion
over bowl filled with water ana
apply the Javelle water to the stain
with medicine dropper. Do not
allow the Javelle water to remain
IN contact with the stain for more
than one minute. Then apply oXalic
acid solution or vinegar to neutralize
the Javelle water and rinse by dip
ping the stain in the bowl of water.
Ink Removers
Commercial ink removerS. are sim
liar in action to Javelle water and
are very convenient for removing
many stains besides ink spots. If
allowed to remain too long in con-
tact with the fibers Javelle water
rots even linen and cotton mater
ials and it should therefore always
be neutralized with oxalic acid and
the fabric rinSed thoroughly to re-
move all traces of the chemical
Several applications of the Javelle
water with intermediate neutraliza-
tions are necessary for persistent
stains.
Strong alkalies are injurious to
silks and woods and should not be
used, Javelle water is not for these
two fabrics. Chemically pure pow
dered borax comes in handy in re-
moval of some-Ainds of stain and
most homes have it because of its
uses sabout the home.
The different fabrics used in our
summer clothes. gives us some real
laundry probisnis. And laundering
problems are Esobed in many diff
ferent ways these days. Probably
no two housewives handle their
laundry just alike. Some like to
have. it done at home. some have
machine. Some send most
things out to be washed and do the
rest by hand. In any case somehow
or other we have to give attention
to the family Wash. And most Of MS
have a number qfgthings we laun-
der ourselves sIIilleSs they can be
done under duf close supervision. !
am thinking now especially of silk
stockings and undergarments, sum
mer wash silk dresses. rayon gar
ments, very sheer materials and
delicately coiored finen and cotton
things. Besides there are always
some fine household linens, lace ]
curtains woolens and articles be-
longing to the baby that have to be
handled separately.
Efficiency Pays
The textile specialists at the bu- /
'eau of home economics who have
been Studying,. how different ways
Of laundering affect fabrics, find .
hat it pays to wash silks and other
delicate fabrics carefully and cor
'ectly. II not only makes them look
better, it also makes them wear
onger.
As for summer silks. it's easy to |
wash them so that they'll keep both /
heir color and their sheen, but that /
he wrong kind of laundering will |
urn them yellow and make them |
harsh and stiff. In time, the fiberS I.
may break from this treatment .
Three enemies of silk are: acid, /.
alkali, and excessive heat. Amy one /
Of these things can do damage to |
-he fibers,
The seven points for correct laun-
dering of silks are: First, use only
mild soap. Second, have the wash
water lukewarm. Third, have all the
rinse waters lukeWarm and rinse as
many times as necessary to get out
all the soap. Fourth, squeeze but
don't rub out the soil. Fifth. squeeze
out the water but don't twist or
wiring. Sixth, shake the garment
Then roll it up in heavy towel
Seventh iron it while it's still Slight
ly damp and use only medium-hot
iron. .-
How to go about the job? We'll
just as in all washing, the first
thing to do rs TO separate the white
and colored things. Then prepare
a good thick suds. Pour hot water
on mild soap in flake or jelly form.
Then, when the soap is melted, add
cold water until the mixture is luke
warm. Now PVT in your silks and
squeeze the .SYdds Through them un-
til they are Clean. Never apply
cake of sosp~directly TO a delicate
fabric: BY the way. if your water is
hard. it's a good idea to soften it
for washing silks. At least, soften
the rinsing water Use a mild soft
EllEI.