Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 195, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1910 — FAULT SOMETIMES IN IRONING [ARTICLE]

FAULT SOMETIMES IN IRONING

When Colors Fade It Is a Good Idea to Investigate That Branch of Laundry Work; : " _ —r . - j_ Fading is often caused by too hot irons. The fading of colored articles is due often not to the washing, but the ironing. Too hot irons are used directly on the material, and this will fade delicate colors more than any amount of washing. The effect is even worse than strong sunlight. Be sure that the article is evenly dampened and that the iron is only hot enough to smooth the wrinkles properly by firm, even pressure, and you will have no more trouble from fading. Skirts must never be ironed across the gores, but up and down; otherwise the fit of the garment is ruined.