Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 266, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1915 — Dry Cleaning at Home. [ARTICLE]

Dry Cleaning at Home.

Tn every home there are many dainty articles that cannot be washed in water. Unless the housewife is well supplied with pin-money she cannot send these articles to a dry cleaner. Dry cleaning can be done at home as well as other laundry work when you know how. Dry cleaning is not dry cleaning at all, although it is not as some people suppose simply dipping in gasoline. Washing In gasoline Is Hire washing in water to which no soap Is added. To dry clean buy a reliable dry cleaner at the drug store and use It In the gasoline like soap. Place the amount of gasoline in a tub with as much dry cleaner as directed. The most delicate fabrics that would be mined If washed with soap and water can be beautifully cleaned without danger of having color changed, finish Injured or harmed by shrinking. The only real harm done In dry cleaning is too vigorous rubbing. If the article is old or very delicate or frail ,fcumerse In the gasoline and cleaner and let soak for some time, then press gently with the hands and the dirt will be quickly removed. Rinse In clean gasoline. This part of the work must be done thoroughly If you are successful. Hang In open air to dry but never In the sunshine. If clothes are carefully hung, skirts and wastes put on hangers and carefully stretched there need be no pressing after dry cleaning. This Is one of the conveniences of dry cleaning, no pressing unless heavy cloth belts or hems. Another thing, no ripping before washing, as the dry cleaner will not Injure any trimming, even bits of chiffon or lace. Often a garment Is soiled in only a few spots and these can be removed with the cleaner without leaving a ring by brushing around the spot and gradually toward the center. Placing a blotter beneath the spot will avoid leaving a ring. Use a white Blotter on delicate fabrics. Lace curtains can have their lives prolonged by washing in dry cleaner as they require no* Ironing or stretching] Woolen clothes and furs can be safely put away after dry cleaning without fear of moths. Sometimes stains remain after dry cleaning. These are some substancs not soluble In gasoline and can usually be removed with a cloth rung cut of warm water and a little white soap. Warm gasoline effective than cold. To warm gasoline place the gasoline vessel In another containing hot water. Always remember that the vapor from gasoline Is very inflammable and that it can never be used In a room with a fire or a light. Always work with gasoline in open air If at all possible as th’g remofves danger and the fumes are not so offensive. When cleaning men’s clothes search for matches before beginning. When dry cleaning a number of articles the lightest colored and those least soiled should be cleaned first. In this manner the same solution will wash the entire lot. After cleaning let the gasoline settle and then pour Into another vessel that will exclude air so It cannot evaporate. Be careful that no dregs are poured In and the mixture will be perfectly clean and can be used again and again. In this way* many dollars worth of dry cleaning can be done at home for a trifle. One can afford to wear dainty garments that would not be possible if they had to be sent to a professional dry cleaner.

Waste of Breath. It la waste of breath to argue with a person who Is out of temper, tne argument was never yet put into words which could convince anyone In that state. It is waste of breath to tell a woman to be "sensible” when she is nervous and overstrung; cheer her up by admiring her hair or her baby, or her new hat, and take her out to luncheon. It is waste of breath to expect a mother-in-law to see all the good points of her son's choice; give her time to get used to the new conditions. of things, and make excuses for her, remembering that her heart Is sore. To Dry and Polish Glass. An Inexpensive and very good cloth for drying and polishing silver and glass may be obtained at any department store. Procure a half dozen small turklsh towels. Ton will find that they not only quickly and completely absorb the moisture, but that the rough cloth Is invaluable as a polisher of both silver and glass, and ft rduces the labor of rubbing to a minimum. The Resourceful Girt. . She Is a perfect treasure, and far more necessary for the comfort of a home than a patent carpet-sweeper or even a telephone. Her suggestions In an emergency are always sensible and to the point; she does not waste time tn moaning and groaning over what can't bo helped, and makes the best' of whatever material comes to hand.* Don't forget that nitrate of soda is a quick acting fertiliser and should be applied In small doses frequently rather than In largo dooes seldom.