Washing Eiderdowns
Eiderdowns are quite easily washed at home (states a correspondent). First shake well,,and then immerse the whole thing in lukewarm bran water. This will loosen the dirt. Transfer.to a bath of soap suds and geiitly beat the quilt about in the soap water with the hands, and then'rinse in three or four waters.. A little ammonia ; added will strengthen the colours. Eiderdowns may be mangled, but should never be squeezed or rubbed—it damages the feathers and produces uneven ■ drying. They are "best dried" in ; the open, and should be shaken from time to time.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 25, 30 January 1932, Page 9
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96Washing Eiderdowns Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 25, 30 January 1932, Page 9
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