SOME CLEANING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21992, 30 March 1935, Page 23

SOME CLEANING NOTES

FOR DANCING SHOES AND FHOCKS As the dancing season is with ns again, a few hints may be of value, for shoes which have been worn a iew ti nies — or sometimes even once—seem to grow dirty marks on the heels and toes where people have trodden on them or kicked them. Dirty marks can usually be cleaned off either white or coloured satin shoes if a little spirits of wine is used. Wrap a piece of flannel round your fingers, dip into a saucer containing spirits of wine, and rub the shoes in a rotating manner. The flannel must be changed frequently, or you will be rubbing the dirt back into the shoes again. Wrap in a cloth and press to remove dirty spirit, then go over again with a fresh flannel and fresh spirit. Wipe with a dry cloth. . . . If your shoes are white or light coloured, wrap them in blue _ tissue paper and wadding when not in use; keep all old lace always in blue paper. Dine paper will prevent the delicate colours fading, and will keep the wdiite ones a good tone. If they are silver or gold, black tissue paper will prevent tarnishing. Should yon discover any stains of an unknown nature on a dross of satin, georgette, or crcpc do chine, they can be removed by placing a piece of blotting paper underneath and dabbing the stains with eucalyptus oil until they disappear. I was afraid to try this at first, but now find it safe and satisfactory.