AWAY WITH LADDERS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21190, 10 November 1938, Page 10

AWAY WITH LADDERS

Silk stockings are the bane of many a young girl’s existence, but actually if they are properly looked after, there is no reason for them to ladder. They are liable to get stained in the warmer weather. For stains on the feet, one should dip a piece of cut lemon into salt and rub this on. Eucalyptus oil is the best remedy for greasepots on silk stockings, as it does not harm the delicate fabric. For seawater stains, wash the stockings in hot milk instead of soap and water. Methylated spirits is excellent for removing grass-stains. New stockings should be washed In salt and water before they are worn; this fixes the colour and strengthens the threads. You will find that the life of your silk stockings is lengthened considerably if you rinse them through after each time of wearing. Do not wring, or ladders will be caused; just press between the folds of a towel to remove as much water as possible. For dark stockings, add some vinegar to the last rinsing water, which should be cold. If you like your stockings to look silky, add also a little methylated spirits to the rinsing water, Ankle socks or stockings in which you have played tennis or golf get very discoloured with only a few hours’ wear. Borax will remove all kinds of stains and discoloration from both silk and woollen stockings without harming the colour of the fabric. Just soak the st 'rings in borax and tepid water for about an hour before washing. To prevent your silk stockings from spotting in the rain, you should soak them in a pint of warm water, to which a tablespoonful of alum has been added. Then wash in soapy water with a few drops of ammonia in it.