He Sat on Snowdrops!
Dear Aunt Daisy, Some time ago my little grandson sat down on some snowdrops in his white romper suit. Now there is a quantity of dark spots from the juice from these flowers. My daughter has tried boiling the suit, but instead of moving the stains
they seem to have been more firmly fast- | ened in. Maybe they are too old, but if you could suggest something to help move them, I should be grateful. "GRANNIE" Avondale. For obstinate stains from flowers, and lilies, and grass, a mixture of egg yolk and glycerine is good. Rub it in well, and leave it for some hours, then wash. lt may not appear to move it, until you wash it. Methylated spirits is good if the stains are fresh; and for grass especially, treacle or golden syrup rubbed in is excellent. Another method-on a sunny day mix equal parts ‘of salt and tartaric acid. Damp the grass or lily stains with cold water, and. sprinkle with this mixture. Then put the garment in the sun to bleach. Repeat if necessary. I hope these methods will help you to temove the stains trom the snowdrops.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 16, Issue 392, 27 December 1946, Page 22
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196He Sat on Snowdrops! New Zealand Listener, Volume 16, Issue 392, 27 December 1946, Page 22
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