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 STORING SUMMER
CLOTHES : All clothes, no matter of what type of material,
should be clean when stored. The stains of any kind should be
removed before storing. Here is a reminder of the treatment of
the most likely stains to be found on summer clothes.
GRASS STAINS : Rub the stain with methylated spirits, or
if the stain is a severe one, soak it in the methylated spirit
and then wash in soapy water.
TAR STAINS : Place a piece of clean folded blotting paper
under the stain, and then rub a little glycerine into the stain,
leave for a few hours. Moisten a piece of flannel with
turpentine and rub the stain well, this will remove the tar and
grease. If it is a bad stain, several treatments will be
required.
ICE CREAM STAINS : Sponge with a warm solution made with
a detergent or soap flakes before washing. If the stain is on an
unwashable material place a pad under it and rub with a grease
solvent.
PERSPIRATION STAINS : Before washing the garment sponge
the stained part with warm water and vinegar (one dessert spoon
of vinegar to one pint of water). Odour can be removed by
soaking in borax and water. (1 dessert spoon to a pint).
NYLON & TERYLENE : Garments of these materials are very
easy to store as these materials absorb very little moisture and
they are unaffected by mildew and moth.
SILKS & RAYONS : Great care must be taken to see that
garments made of silk and rayon are well dried and aired before
they are stored. Use plenty of tissue paper when folding them.
Materials are now being treated with silicones to make them dirt
and stain resistant. Wash according to the type of material but,
whether soap or detergent used, very thorough rinsing is
essential, as any soap or detergent left in the material will
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 STORING WINTER
CLOTHES : Before putting away winter clothes check that they
have been washed or dry cleaned, otherwise if they are left
untouched for months on and you may find that moth eggs have
hatched and stains have become permanent in the fabric. If the
clothes are fairly new then it can be cleaned by proper brushing
itself under the cuffs. Coats collars and pocket flaps should be
cleaned with special vigilance. Fur collars and trimmings need
firm but gentle brushing, velvet collars can be reviewed by
being steamed over a boiling kettle. Move the collars backward
and forward over the spout so that the steam is forced through
the material from the wrong side to the right, then hang it up
to dry.
REMOVE STAINS BEFORE DRYING : Grease stains and marks
round the collars can be removed easily by rubbing with a grease
solvent. When the stain has disappeared rub at once with a soft
dry towel and shake the material to hasten the drying. Quick
drying prevents a ring forming. For ink stain from a ball point
pen on your shirt, rub this with methylated spirit on a piece of
cotton wool.
THE WAY TO STORE : Ideally, every garment, with its
hanger, should be encased in a dust proof polythene bag. A
preliminary spray with a moth proofing solution is a sensible
safety measure. Polythene bags make excellent coverings for
wollens and tissue paper, placed between the folds of each
garment, helps to preserve the shape and avoids creasing.
VELVET AND VELVETEEN DRESSES : These materials are apt to
collecting dust quickly, so brush them with a soft brush or
velvet pad, brushing the way of pile. If they look crushed,
leave them hanging for several hours in a warm room, the
garments will look definitely refreshed by this treatment. |
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