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February 17, 1959
The Farmville Herald
Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia
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The American Institute of Laundering advises homemakers to use proper tools for cleaning, like cheesecloth instead of terry towels and scouring pads for grease, to extend the life of linens and prevent stains from heat or dirt.
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Linens Carefully
Professional and skilled workmen realize there's a right tool to use for every job. If homemakers would apply the same general idea to their daily work, textile technicians at American Institute of Laundering say that the homemakers would get a lot more wear out of their linens and other washables.
For example, they suggest that homemakers use inexpensive and easily disposable cheesecloth or cotton rags instead of terrycloth towels and washcloths for housecleaning. Grease and heavy dirt rubbed into terrycloth may be difficult to remove when it is sent to the laundry and a permanent stain may result. The same holds true for dishcloths. A scouring pad does a more effective job of cleaning heavy grease and saves dishcloths from possible carbon stains from the bottoms of pans.
Potholders are constructed to absorb heat and do heavy duty-napkins aren't. Yet, some homemakers use napkins in place of a potholder. If a hot dish or pan is placed directly on a napkin or tablecloth, a scorch or a carbon mark may develop. Even the professional laundryman won't be able to perform a miracle and remove these marks.
Linens Carefully
Professional and skilled workmen realize there's a right tool to use for every job. If homemakers would apply the same general idea to their daily work, textile technicians at American Institute of Laundering say that the homemakers would get a lot more wear out of their linens and other washables.
For example, they suggest that homemakers use inexpensive and easily disposable cheesecloth or cotton rags instead of terrycloth towels and washcloths for housecleaning. Grease and heavy dirt rubbed into terrycloth may be difficult to remove when it is sent to the laundry and a permanent stain may result. The same holds true for dishcloths. A scouring pad does a more effective job of cleaning heavy grease and saves dishcloths from possible carbon stains from the bottoms of pans.
Potholders are constructed to absorb heat and do heavy duty-napkins aren't. Yet, some homemakers use napkins in place of a potholder. If a hot dish or pan is placed directly on a napkin or tablecloth, a scorch or a carbon mark may develop. Even the professional laundryman won't be able to perform a miracle and remove these marks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Housekeeping Advice
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Linen Care
Laundry Tips
Housecleaning
Stain Removal
Textile Preservation
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Textile technicians at the American Institute of Laundering advise homemakers to use appropriate disposable materials like cheesecloth or rags for cleaning instead of terrycloth towels and washcloths to prevent permanent stains from grease and dirt. They recommend scouring pads for heavy grease to save dishcloths and warn against using napkins as potholders to avoid scorch or carbon marks on linens.