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garments, even when it is possible to remove the stain in washing, as only 



the part of the garment most affected is then treated and the removal 



of the stain does not involve severe treatment of the whole garment. 



The process of removing stains is fundamentally the same as that of 



removing other forms of dirt, that is, to find some substance in which the 



stain is soluble or which will aid in its mechanical removal. The chief 



solvents valuable in removing stains that resist ordinary washing processes 



are: 



Turpentine (inflammable) Javelle water 



Benzine, naphtha, or gasoline (inflam- Benzol 



mable) Hydrogen peroxid 



Carbona Sunshine 



Kerosene (inflammable) Ammonia 



Ether (inflammable and an anassthetic) Borax 



Chloroform (anaesthetic and a poison) Salt 



Alcohol (inflammable) Vinegar 



Olive oil, lard, etc. Lemon juice 



Fuller's earth and french chalk Hydrochloric acid (a strong acid very 

 Naphtha soaps corrosive to fabrics and to flesh) 



Water, both hot and cold Ink eradicator 



Oxalic acid (a poison) Milk 



Method of removing stains 

 Blood: 



1. Wash in cold water until stain turns brown, then rub with naphtha soap and 

 soak in warm water. 



2. Rub with common soap, then soak in water to which a teaspoon of turpentine 

 has been added. 



3. If the goods is thick apply a paste of raw starch to the stain. Renew paste 

 from time to time until stain disappears. 



Chocolate: 



Sprinkle with borax and soak in cold water. 



Cojffee: 



Spread stained surface of the cloth over bowl or tub. Pour boiling water through 

 the stained part of the cloth. Pour the water from a height so as to strike the 

 stain with force. 



Cream: 



Wash in cold water, then with soap and water. 



Fruit and wine stains: 



1. Treat with boiling water as for coffee. 



2. If the stain resists the boiling-water treatment, soak the stained part of the 

 cloth for a few minutes in a solution made from equal parts of javelle water and 

 boiling water. Rinse thoroughly with boiling water to which a little dilute ammonia 

 water has been added. Repeat if necessary. 



