SOME CLEANING NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20077, 6 April 1935, Page 14

SOME CLEANING NOTES

FOR DANCING SHOES AND FROCKS As the dancing season is with us again, a few hints may be of value, for shoes which have been worn a few times—or sometimes even once—seem to grow dirty marks on the heels and toes where people have tredden on them or kicked them. Dirty marks can usually be cleaned off either white or coloured satin sheos if a little spirits of wine is used. Wrap a piece of flannel round you;* fingers, dip into a saucer containing spirits of wine, and rub the shoes m 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. Blue paper will prevent the delicate colours fading and will keep the white or.es a good tone. If they are silver or gold, black tissue paper will prevent tarnishing. Should you discover a civ stains of an unknown nature on a dress of satin, georgette, or crepe de chine, they can be removed by placing a piece of clotting 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.

BLOUSES Blouses, especially for evening wear, will be an essential item fo the wardrobe; indeed, blouses promise to be very important, and fashion insists that they must be soft and flattering and of thin transparent materials. Many of these new blouses are made with the sloping shoulder, often set in a yoke, and rounded shoulders, too, are seen where the blouse is concerned. The effect of these rounded shoulers is achieved with the use of very wide fabrics, and by means of a clever bias cut. Nearly all the blouses are belted or closely shaped to the waistline. Sometimes the belt is threaded through the back to allow it to hang loose, while the front is held in closely to the waist.