WASHING THE EIDERDOWN
A RELIABLE METHOD. Eiderdowns can be washed quite satisfactorily. Make a lather with tepid water and a good soap, and in this press and squeeze the quilt. Add a handful of soap to the water if there is any likelihood of the colours not proving fast. Rinse in plenty of tepid waler and see that all the soap is removed before hanging on the line to dry. A cup of vinegar added to the last rinsing water will help to brighten the colours. Air before the fire, unless there is an exceptionally dry wind. The quilt tends to hold the damp, of course, and it is not wise to leave it out tong in very bright sunlight for fear of fading. _____
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 December 1938, Page 10
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