Oil and Graphite Stains
Dear Aunt Daisy, In reply to "S.M.B.," of Alexandra, who has. oil stains on her carpet, here is a recipe which might help. Iron the oil stain over brown paper with a fairly warm iron to absorb as much as possible. Even if the oil is old this will
help. Then sponge with one of the detergents. If it is one of thé proprietary detergents sold in bottles use undiluted; otherwise add a little hot water. The detergent can be used copiously as no "side-mark" is left and a little brushing with a stiff broom will raise the pile again. This treatment removed a mixture of oil and graphite from my carpet and has been of help to other people.
M.
P.
Westport.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 785, 6 August 1954, Page 22
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127Oil and Graphite Stains New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 785, 6 August 1954, Page 22
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