Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 205, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1913 — Bleach for Waists. [ARTICLE]
Bleach for Waists.
When perspiration has left a yellow mark cover the blemlßh with peroxide of hydrogen, leave until dry, then cover with ammonia and wash. Ammonia water can be used to wash woolen waists on parts where perspiration has left marks. The ammonia will clean the material without Injury to the fabric, and also destroy all odor. Often a mark In fine material may be removed In the following manner: In a saucer or pan place a lighted match and cover with sulphur. When it begins' to burn cover with a funnel to hold in the fumes. Hold the dampened material over the end of the funnel, and In most cases it will bleach the spot. Work by an open window where there Is a strong draft, in order to avoid Inhaling any -of the fumes.
