Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1896 — How to Clean Black Silk. [ARTICLE]

How to Clean Black Silk.

The French method of cleaning black silk is very simple and the results very satisfactory. The silk is thoroughly brushed and wiped with a cloth, then laid on a board or table and well sponged witli hot coffee that has been strained through a. piece of muslin. The silk is sponged on the side intended to show. Jt is allowed to become partially dry and then ironed on the wrong side. The coffee removes the shiny look and . does uot leave the papery stiffness produced by other Ihjuids. The silk appears thickeried by.Ufls process. Try it upon a necktie and yon will be surprised at the results.