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TREAT THE STAIN while it is fresh. KNOW YOUR CLOTH—What is it made of? Does it wash well? WORK CAREFULLY but quickly. TRY SIMPLE METHODS FIRST. For a nongreasy stain, sponge with cold water. For a greasy stain, try carbon tetrachloride. AVOID HOT WATER on an unknown stain. Hot...
TREAT THE STAIN while it is fresh. KNOW YOUR CLOTH—What is it made of? Does it wash well? WORK CAREFULLY but quickly. TRY SIMPLE METHODS FIRST. For a nongreasy stain, sponge wit...
2. Part 2Acetic acid.—Apply a few drops of a 10-percent solution of acetic acid with a medicine dropper or a glass rod and remove the excess by rinsing or sponging with water.
3. Part 3Sponge meat-juice or gravy stains with cold or lukewarm water. Never use hot water; it sets the stain. If a grease spot remains, launder washable materials in warm soapy water....
4. Part 4S Salad dressings 25 Sauces, white 29 Scorch 26 Shoe dressings 26 Silver nitrate. _See_ Medicines. Sirups 27 Smoke 26 Soap 26 Soft drinks 10 Soot 26 Soups, cream 29 Sugar sirups 27