20 Jul 1950
Page 1
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
1
This column offers tips on soaking whites longer, handling delicate colors, and washing lace trims. It explains using hot water for whites, shorter soaks for colorfast fabrics, and washing darks in fresh water. Starching advice includes timing and methods for dark fabrics, plus alternatives like gum arabic or weak tea. It also covers woolens and blankets, advising warm days, lukewarm water, and gentle handling to prevent shrinkage.
Care guidance for washing and drying fabrics including self wringing mop blankets woolen clothing lace curtains and feather pillows. Methods cover frames flat drying bottle method for lace edging tea bath for faded lace and air drying on a wind favorable day with shaking and rinsing steps.
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