LOOSE COVERS

NZ Truth, Issue 1168, 19 April 1928, Page 13

LOOSE COVERS

MEVER wash loose covers 5n soapy water, as the color is apt to fade. The best and most economical way to wash them is m bran water.

Place the bran m a muslin bag, leaving plenty of room to allow for it to swell. Put this m the copper full of clean water and allow to boil up slowly till quite a brown color.

Prepare three wash-tubs. Into the first put half bran-water and half cold water; into the second a little less bran-water and more cold water and into the third tub put very cold water to which has been added one tablespoon of vinegar and a handful of salt. This sets the colors.

Knead the covers by squeezing up and down m the first bran baths. Do not rub and do not use soap. Rinse m the last water and hang m a shady place to dry.