So long as a mackintosh is not torn it can be made almost as good as new easily. Most of these garments begin to admit water after a year or two of use, because the dope with which they are dressed disappears gradually. Clean the coat by washing it in a tub of soapy water. This will take out all ordinary dirt. A few grease spots are sure to be found, but they can be removed in a few minutes with petrol. Dissolve a quarter of a pound of alum in two gallons of hot water. When the mixture is fairly cool immerse the coat in it, and make sure that every part is thoroughly saturated. Allow it to' soak for half an hour; then hang jt up to dry. Do not wring it. As soon as the coat is thoroughly dry it will be as impervious to water as it was when it was bought.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 194, 18 August 1933, Page 12
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