WASHING WOOLLIES.
Very careful washing is required when dealing with a baby’s outlit, as garments which are allowed to shrink become hard, uncomfortable and tight. When making baby’s garments choose only the soi'tcsl and finest of flannels and wools. The best way to wash woollies is to immerse them in a warm soapy lather made by dissolving soap flakes in hot water, and then allowing the water to cool until it is only moderately warm. Squeeze and knead the garments, do not rub them with soap. ( Rinse in water of the same temperature. Shawls are difficult to wash for, like all woollier, these must be dried as quickly as possible, but may not be wrung out. After pressing out as much water as possible lay the shawl on a clean towel out of doors, in the sun, if possible, and turn from time to time, being careful not to stretch the wool. Knitted cot and pram covers should be washed' and dried in this way also. If they are -made of brushed wool they need brushing with the special wire brush sold for this purpose.
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Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18166, 3 November 1930, Page 8
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185WASHING WOOLLIES. Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18166, 3 November 1930, Page 8
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