ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Faith.—Lace may be cleaned by either f the following methods:—(l) Pour a small quantity of petrol in a basin; place- a clean •white cloth over any erniall table, with, an unpolished top, and dip the piece of lace in the petrol, souse and squeeze it once or twice, >and then brush it all over with a small soft nail-brush—or a soft tooth-brush answers very -well,—seeing that any soiled marks have disappeared before baking out. Squeeze it, and then pull it carefully into shape before hanging it up to dry on a piece of string tied across any two convenient projections. Leave the laco hanging out of doors for an hour or so to get rid of a.ny .lingering odour of petrol, and then press with o, warm iron. (2) It may also be washed successfully. Make a lather of soap and water (or use lux), and gently souse the lace in the water. Do not rub it, but rinse until thoroughly clean. Fold in a towel and press on the wrong side on a thick towel. Place fo piece of muslin on top of the lace, .and do not permit the iron to touch it. Some put muslin or linen roundi a bottle, and wind the lace round this, sewing the endls. Place the bottle in the lather, and gently rub the suds up and down the bottle.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3399, 7 May 1919, Page 49
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