Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 242, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 October 1912 — Pillow Washing at Home. [ARTICLE]

Pillow Washing at Home.

Instead of sending the feather an# down pillows to be renovated, try washing them at home. These days of hot sun are excellent to ment. Fill the wash boiler with cold water and good soap and let the pillows soak for several hours, then rub the ticking' between the hands until soiled spot* are gone. Rinse in lukewarm water, then pat ‘ on in cold water- and -plenty of iip|i jelly and boil for 15 minutes. under running water until no soap re*mains and hang on the-line to dry. Use plenty of clothespins, for the pillow to be fluffy must be frequently beaten during the drying process. Occasionally reverse the pillow and pte; by the opposite end.