Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 3, Number 3, DeMotte, Jasper County, 1 June 1933 — Washing Woolens [ARTICLE]

Washing Woolens

To be safe, test new woolens for color fastness before washing, by squeezing a sample or inconspicuous portion in lukewarm water for five minutes or so. For the washing, briefly: make rich, lukewarm or cool suds with mild, neutral soap flakes. Put in the garment and wash quickly, by gently forcing the suds through and through the material. Never allow colored woolens to soak, even for a few minutes. nor to remain rolled up, or in a heap while wet. Rinse the garment thoroughly in lukewarm or cool water. Squeeze out the water, or put it through a wringer, adjusted loosely. Don’t twist. It is helpful, where practical, to roll woolen garments in a dry turkish towel to absorb the excess moisture. Then ease into shape and dry at moderate temperature.