To remove fruit stains from a tablecloth apply powdered starch to the
stained parts and leave for several hours till all the discoloration
has been absorbed by the starch.
When Heating Irons.
When the fire is not good or there is a draft across the range, irons
to be heated quickly should be covered with an inverted dishpan or a
pot to concentrate the heat and prevent them being cooled by cold air
playing over them.
Rust Stains.
Rust stains no matter how bad can easily be removed by putting vinegar
and salt on the stains and placing it in the hot sun.
To Remove Soil Marks from Raincoats.
A simple and excellent way to remove soil marks from a raincoat is to
cut raw potato into slices and rub it well on the marks. It will also
remove mud stains from dress skirts, children and mens coats.
Peach Stains.
Peach stains can be removed by wetting spot with water and putting on
layer of cream of tartar. Then place in hot sun.
Coffee Stains.
The most difficult of all stains to take out are those made by coffee.
With care however the stains can be removed from the most delicate
silk or woolen fabric. Rub the marks gently with a little piece of
glycerine, then rinse it in lukewarm water, lay cloth over the damp
part on the wrong side and press with a cool iron until dry.
To remove Scorch.
To remove scorch from linen cut an onion in half and rub the scorched
part with it and then soak it in cold water. The mark will disappear.
To Keep Out Moths.
First shake each garment then brush or beat it and hang it out of doors
if possible. Spray the box or trunk which is to hold the woolen with
turpentine and line it well with newspapers. Fill the trunk or box with
garments laying them smoothly and with newspapers between them and over
the top. If moths should be seen during the warm months just sprinkle
the top papers lightly with turpentine or kerosene as the odor will
disappear very quickly.
To Clean Furs.
To clean white furs buy 5 cents worth of plaster of paris and sprinkle
the article to be cleaned, rubbing lightly with the fingers or a soft
brush, dust and if not clean repeat. It will clean much better then
corn meal, requiring but a few minutes and the article looks like new.