To Remove Mildew
Dear Aunt Daisy, I know that you have told us of a simple and certain way of removing mildew, but I cannot remember it. Un- . fortunately, I have two tablecloths badly mildewed, and so would be very grateful for the remedy.-E.J. (Christchurch). Just stir lb. of chloride of lime into 2 gallons of cold water, and leave it an hour or two till dissolved. Strain carefully through a strong teacloth or similar article, so that no lumps are lett in. Then soak the tablecloths in this water for a while-watching to see when the mildew has faded. It may take’ 2 or 3 hours, or less. Rinse very thoroughly in two or three clean waters, putting some vinegar in the last rinsing so that any chloride of lime left may be killed, otherwise the fabric may be weakened. If you have coloured tablecloths to treat, which the above bleach will fade, damp the mildewed marks, rub well with wet soap, and then cover thickly with a paste of starch and cold water. Put the article otitside, so that it may get the benefit of the sun and the rain. Each time it gets dry, repeat the process until the mildew has faded. Half salt: and half starch may be used for the paste. Wash thoroughly afterwards. Another recommended way is to soak the article in kerosene, roll up and leave all night, then wash.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 9, Issue 233, 10 December 1943, Page 23
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237To Remove Mildew New Zealand Listener, Volume 9, Issue 233, 10 December 1943, Page 23
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