Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 247, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 October 1911 — EXTRA CARE REPAID [ARTICLE]

EXTRA CARE REPAID

’ROPER HANDLING OF DELICATE MATERIAL* IN LAUNDRY. ~ Always Best for the Owrfer to Do •uch Work Herself Different Fabrics Require Different Treatment Lacy and delicate materials need careful handling, which they do not receive at the hands of the average laundress. Every woman should do such work for herself if possible. Rightly managed, it does hot take much time or trouble, and the result is infinitely more satisfactory. If possible, have pure rain water or other soft water, as you want that which is free from lime or iron, ti yoq soften the water with sal soda, borax or ammonia, the 'proportion should be one tablespoonful to a gallon, of water. See that.lt Is entirely dissolved before placing the clothes in It. In washing waists and neckwear trimmed profusely Vrlth lace and exhbroideries use warm suds made from castile dr similar soap. Lacy things should not be rubbed too much, but simply squeezed, and should not be boiled too lopg. Then rinse, bleach and blue and hang In bright sunshine and fresh air to dry. Do not use too much bluing. Try first with a white cloth before dipping any wearing apparel Into it . ,

For sheer materials either rice starch or gum arable water may be used for stiffening. Rice Starch—One-fourth pound of rice In one quart of water until cooked to a pulp, adding more water If necessary. Now pour on ohe quart more of hot water and strain through a cloth. Gum Arabic Water—Take one ounce of the best gum arable and one-half pint of boiling water, pour water over, the gum and let stand, stirring frequently; strain through a cloth and then bottle. Half an hour before ironing sprinkle and roll In a towel. A corn broom makes a good sprinkler. Use warm water, as It spreads better and does not spot the clothes. Do not let them lie long or they will mildew. Be sure your irons are clean and rub a little paraffin over each one and try on paper before using. Remember that pongee should always be ironed when it is dry, and with a warm, not hot, Iron, Iron sleeves first, and by using a rather small Iron you will find it possible to iron them without creasing, even If you do not possess a sleeve board. Then iron the body of the waist, doing the tucks and plain part first on the right side, leaving the embroidery and lace, which should be Ironed on the wrong side, for the last To iron tucks nicely start at the shoulder, holding the waist at the bottom of the tucks firmly with the left hand to straighten them. Wash Irish crochet lace with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, then dip In thin cold starch, putting a drop of bluing in the starch. Have several thicknesses of blanket, covered by an ironing sheet, on the table. Lay the lace right side down on IL cover with a cloth and Iron until dry, pressing down hard. Then take your crochet hook and carefully pull out each little plcoL raise all the petals of the flowers, then press the balls Into shape with your fingers. Even a large piece like a coat or waist can be done at home just as well as at the cleaner’s by following these directions.