KEEPING CLOTHES IN GOOD CONDITION

Shannon News, 16 April 1929, Page 4

KEEPING CLOTHES IN GOOD CONDITION

Clothes which are well eared’for la far longer, and look much better whi they are being worn than clothes whi< are neglected. The fogs and rains < winter do much damage to our outdo clothes It is ne\cr wise to put a co: away after it has been worn'all da even in fine weather, without fir brushing and shaking it well. In dan weather clothes should be thorough dried, and' then brushed free from mi and dirt before being put away. Nov wear a skirt belonging-to-a -costume the house. It is well to have- one -< two odd skirts for -wearing- with jum ers when in the house, aud skcopii one’s skirts belonging to suits strict for outdoor wear. Coats and froc should be kept on coat-hangers ai skirts hung by two loops, Or neat: folded over the bar which is found some coat hangers. Padded-coat hah ers are nicest for thin frocks, ;U3 th prevent them siinpmg, and it is wi to hang light-coloured dresses in b bags, ‘which can be made from clei butjild muslin or cretonne curtains, old petticoat, etc. Run tapes timm the top of the I)ag, and keep it tight drawn. One can buy patent dust a moth-proof bugs, which are cxeellc for keeping furs in. Clean-and pr< coats and skirts fairly often. Ve effective service is given by the ma firms which specialise in cleaning a pressing quickly and cheaply, and one has not the time to clean on< clothe# oneself, then it is well to ma use of such services. Petrol is w< derful cleaning agent. It will quid restore freshness to velour and f hats, suede gloves and bags, wool! jumper suits and • many other thin but it must be used with the great care. It is highly dangerous to i petrol in a room in -which there is naked light such as a fire, gas, la or candle, and if it is used in a ro at nil doors aud windows should wide open. The safest plan is to ek articles with petrol out of doors, t then hang the cleaned garment in ’ air until it is thoroughly dry and petrol fumes have evaporated. Benz and turpentine are also very infli mabic, and also need to be used w great care. Hats should either be k iu boxes or on a shelf covered w plenty pf tissue paper. A stuffing tissue paper will keep the crown shape. Hats need frequent brushi aud as soon as a ribbon band is soi or crumpled it should be\ cleaned renewed. ‘ •