WASH YOUR EIDERDOWN

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19514, 1 March 1935, Page 5

WASH YOUR EIDERDOWN

A SAFE METHOD. Eiderdowns and padded quilts are not llie easiest things to wash and finish, but if the following processes are carefully carried out, the success of the washing will be ensured. The day should be chosen with great care —a bright, breezy day would be the ideal weather for washingeiderdowns for the movement caused by the wind helps to “fluff” up the down and feathers, therefore less shaking is required. Prepare two basins of warm water and add sufficient soap flakes or melted soa.p to one of them to make a good lather. Avoid the use of too hot water, as this is apt to spoil the colours of the outer covering. Put the eiderdown in the warm, soapy water and wash by kneading and squeezing and pressing against the sides of the tub or by possing thoroughly with a vacuum posser. Thorough Rinsing. When quite clean, rinse well in warm water to remove all soap—two or three waters may be required for this process. Wring out as much water as possible with the hands, and shake well to distribute the down evenly. Next, fold very carefully and pass slowly through the wringer; do not have the pressure on the rollers too tight as there Is always danger of the cover splitting. For the same reason be oareful to shako the down towards the rollers all the time—this will prevent extra pressure on the seams. A good plan Is for two people to assist in the wringing of the eiderdown, then one can shake up the down as required. After wringing, shake again thoroughly to prevent the down sticking together In lumps, and hang out-of-doors to dry.

When dry, see that the down is distributed evenly, and, If you like, press with a warm iron over damp muslin. —An exchange.