To remove grease spots from goods and paper, grate on them, very thick,
French chalk, (common chalk will answer, but is not as good as the
French chalk.) Cover the spots with brown paper, and set on a moderately
warm iron, and let it remain till cold. Care must be taken not to have
the iron so hot as to scorch or change the color of the cloth. If the
grease does not appear to be out on removing the iron, grate on more
chalk, heat the iron again, and put it on. Repeat the process till the
grease is entirely out. Strong pearl-ash water, mixed with sand, and
rubbed on grease spots in floors, is one of the most effective things
that can be used to extract the grease.