In consideration of
this past Saturday's Stitch In Time event, tip Tuesday this week will focus on
remedies revolving around cloth! Some of these Victorian remedies are on the
wackier side and would not necessarily be recommended for 21st-century use. However,
they are still interesting to ponder upon, even if they are no longer
practical.
For grease spots on
silk, lay a blotter under the spot and then rub with some warmed flour on the
stain. Brush off and renew until the grease disappears.
For blankets to wash:
put two large tablespoonfuls of Borax and one pint of soft soap into a tub of
cold water; when dissolved, put in a pair of blankets, and let them remain
overnight; next, rub them out and rinse thoroughly in water and hang to dry; do
not wring them out! This recipe also applies to the washing of all kinds of
flannels and wools.
To remove mud from
clothes, scrape with the edge of a penny. This will not destroy the nap of the
cloth.
With that in mind, all
traces of mud may be removed from black clothing by rubbing the spot with a
piece of raw potato.
When cleaning delicate
fabrics like laces, ribbons, etc., use a mixture and flour. Mix this as you
would flour and water. Dip the articles in and scrub them thoroughly.
To restore velvet, steam
over a hot iron covered with a damp cloth, but do not brush unless crushed
badly.
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