WASHING SILKEN MATERIALS

Shannon News, 2 October 1928, Page 2

WASHING SILKEN MATERIALS

Silk garments should ■ never -be allowed to become "soiled, as they are not strong enough "to staWl very hard rubbing. A neutral sftap and lukewarm water should, be used. As in all washing, separate white: things from coloured, and never -soak silk. Add them directly to the soapy'water, wash ver y quickly, and squeezo':the suds repeatedly through soiled" parts, using a second suds if necessary.; NWer rub 'or twist. In the ease of. faded articles a soap tint or dye may be add.eS to the wash water, with the other soap. Always remember to carefully follow the directions on the package, and that the shade will bo lighter after ironing than it is while the material is wet. It should be rinsed thoroughly in three or more cool water which is of the same temperature as that-used for washing. Thorough washing and the use of a moderate iron, prevents the vdlowing, stiffening and eraJdng of silks. The squeezing method should oiways be. used in both washing and rinsing, for nibbing and twisting breaks the fibres. Squeeze the article and then shake it, and roll it in'a .towel. Never damp silks down. Should the garment be too dry, cover with a damp L'loth' and-press-, k!Spun,"silk.and georgette should be itemed dry. « _" \