The Care of Gloves

Ladies' Mirror, Volume 5, Issue 3, 1 September 1926, Page 23

The Care of Gloves

TXT’hite kid or white suede gloves arc seldom worn to-day, but all the delicate shades of grey and beige are fashionable, and the problem of keeping gloves clean is acute, Nothing looks worse than light gloves that are soiled and dingylooking; but not all gloves are washable. It is worth while buying good gloves; cheap ones arc often badly seamed and wear badly. Buy two or three pairs at a time, and wear them alternately. cleaning and mending each pair as soon as ncccssary. As soon as a seam splits, repair the damage, using a fine needle and silk of the exact shade as the glove. Sew in the original holes made by the machine needle, and the mend will be scarcely apparent. Kid and suede gloves that arc not washable may be cleaned satisfac-

torily at home. Petrol and benzine arc well-known cleaning agents, but they are highly inflammable, and should not be used anywhere near a fire or gas flame. Contact with the flame is not the only cause of fire, for the fumes from either spirit are quickly set alight. If petrol or benzinc is used, rub the spirit on the gloves with clean flannel, place the gloves on stretchers, and hang in the air until the smell of the spirit has gone, Another cleaning method is to apply cream of tartar to the gloves with a clean flannel. Leave for a time, then rub again with fuller’s earth and powdered alum mixed in equal proportions. Leave this on for ten or twelve hours before brushing it off. Finally rub with a little fine dry oatmeal.