Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 232, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1910 — Washing Silk. [ARTICLE]

Washing Silk.

Silk handkerchiefs are ruined by careless washing, such as they are likely to get if put into the general wash. It is better to do them up by themselves. They should be washed in lukewarm water and rinsed two or three times in clear, cold water, without blue. Wring them out, fold and roll them tightly in a cloth, but do not let them get dry before ironing, or they will never look smooth. Colored silk handkerchiefs should be washed with fine white soap, never with Strong yellow soap.