A WASHDAY HINT
Why do cuffs, collarbands, and the edges of pockets on children’s clothes, shirts, and blouses wear out first? Because those are the parts most rubbed and soiled when they come into contact with other surfaces, states the “Cape Times.”
In ordinary washing methods they are also subjected to more friction in order to get them clean. This roughens the fabric and induces It to pick up dirt more easily, with the result that harder rubbing is needed next wash day. Instead of scrubbing these extra dirty parts after they have been boiled try the “single wash method.” Before boiling dip the most soiled parts into water and gently smear with some pure soap. Ease on the soap with the finger tips. Boil with the less soiled clothes in suds which have been prepared by shredding the soap into a copperful of water. Rinse thoroughly and quickly. If this laundry work method is adopted clothes last longer and washing day not so arduous.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20891, 22 November 1937, Page 12
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165A WASHDAY HINT Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20891, 22 November 1937, Page 12
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