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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
10
A vintage ad-y guide explains why rubbing soaps on fine fabrics and harsh washing ruins silk and crepe de Chine. It advocates rinsing in Lux suds, avoiding abrasion, and letting the gentle suds lift dirt to keep delicate items looking new.
An advertisement extols Lux soap for washing silk underwear stockings and lace jabots without damage. It describes hot lux suds loosening dirt, soaking and swishing fabrics to restore softness, and advises rinsing and drying in shade. It also touts woolens and blankets washing with Lux to avoid shrinkage and fiber damage.
Two tablespoons Lux per gallon yields rich lather for two large blankets, with two hot rinses in Lux solution. Do not twist. pass through a loose wringer and air dry in shade. Lux makes woolen items, sweaters, stockings and lace look fresh, clean, and new with minimal effort.
A period guide explains washing delicate lace using Lux soap in very hot water to form a lather then soaking without rubbing. Rinse three times at the wash temperature, avoid starch, and baste frail lace to shape with cheese cloth if needed. Ends by recommending Lux from grocer or store.
A tablespoon of Lux in hot water makes a thick lather. Add cold water to reach lukewarm suds. Dip the blouse through the foamy mix several times. Wring gently without rubbing. Rinse in three waters at the same temperature.
Instructions advise avoiding spoilage by washing lace collars jabots and satin items. Wring gently not hard, dry in shade, press with a warm iron, and shape georgette crepe blouses as they dry and during ironing.
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