USES OF AMMONIA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18861, 8 November 1924, Page 6 (Supplement)

USES OF AMMONIA.

Ammonia is a strong cleansing agent, and for that reason is a useful addition to the household store cupboard .-n exchange). It softens water for washing purposes, and can bo used when soda would ruin the articles. For instance, in the case of woollens, ammonia softens the water without in any way injuring the garments. . If a woollen garment or article oi furnishing has become dull in colour and greasv in appearance, it may be sponged with ammonia and considerably improved thereby. This refers to carpets and hangings that have a woollen foundation. People who are subject to profuse perspiration may counteract this condition by sponging with tepid water to which a little ammonia has been added. When delicate colours have been spoiled by the stains of acids, ammonia, being a strong alkali, will often restore the colour. Diamonds are freed from dust and take oil a new brilliancy if*a little is rubbed on the under side of the stone.

If a trace of ammonia is added to the water 111 which hair-brushes are washed, all traces of grease will be removed from the bristles. Moreover, a comb is much more easily cleansed with ammonia and water than by the more lengthy and unsatisfactory process of cleansing the teeth with cotton.