RENOVATING THE SUITCASE
Leather suitcases usually give good service. A little care will help them to retain their smare appearance for a long time. Dust the case regularly, inside and out. Then, damp a cloth with water and a little cleansing disinfactant, and wipe the inside thoroughly. The case should always be left open for a few days before and after use. Grease stains on the outside can be removed by covering them with a little fuller’s earth. Leave for a few hours, then wide off with a soft cloth. The outside of cases should be rubbed occasionally with a little olive oil, as this feeds the leather. Leave the oil on for at least a day, then polish with a soft duster and finish with a little furniture cream. The locks and hinges should be smeared occasionally with oil, to remove all traces of rust. Place a little thin machine oil inside the lock by means of a small feather. If corners are breaking or becoming shabby, a saddler will always fit new corner caps.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18653, 23 August 1930, Page 15
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