Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1914 — CLEANING CLOTHES AT HOME [ARTICLE]

CLEANING CLOTHES AT HOME

Some Simple Methods That Will Produce Results Equal to Those of the Professional. , We all now need so many articles of wearing apparel that the problem of keeping them clean has grown to be a serious one indeed, to those tfho find it expedient to do some of their own cleaning rather than send all to a professional cleaner. Grease is the most common of all spots. IT may be removed in either of three ways—by absorption, emulsion or by the use of soap and hot water. The soap and hot water process may be applied to all small articles that can be laundered in the usual manner, and should require hut little trouble. Large articles and such fabrics as cannot be laundered may he treated by absorption. Fresh grease spots may often be entirely removed by a melting process alone. Place pieces of white blotting paper over and under the spot and press with a warm iron. - :

If the fabric is such that the heat will affect the color, cold absorption, with Frencjr chalk as the absorbent, can be used. Pulverize the chalk, cover the spot thickly* with it, and allow it to stand for several hours. Then, brush off with a soft brush. It necessary apply it a second time. This chalk may also be applied by mixing it to a paste with benzine, applying it in that form, and brushing it when thoroughly dry. In cases of large grease spots of long standing It is best to use a solvent of grease, such as alcohol, chloroform, ether, benzine or naphtha. Benzine and naphtha are the best for woolens, while ether and chloroform are best for silk, and may be,used In the most delicate fabrics. A thick piece of sateen is a good article with which to apply these solvents, as it does not become llnty.