Stain Removal from Fabrics: Home Methods by Margaret Smith Furry
"Stain Removal from Fabrics: Home Methods" by Margaret Smith Furry is a practical guidebook published during the mid-20th century, likely in the post-World War II era. This instructional publication offers an expansive overview of effective methods for removing various types of stains from fabrics, focusing on home-based techniques. The book is aimed at everyday readers looking to maintain the cleanliness and longevity of their clothing and household textiles. The content is structured
in a user-friendly format, beginning with fundamental principles for successful stain removal, including the urgency of treating stains promptly and selecting the correct method based on fabric type. It delves into specific strategies for a myriad of stain types, ranging from common spills like coffee and tea to more obstinate marks like ink and grease. Each section outlines the necessary materials, step-by-step instructions, and precautions for different fabrics, ensuring that readers can tackle stains effectively without damaging their textiles. The detailed nature of this guide empowers readers to adopt simple, economizing approaches to fabric care while avoiding costly replacements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Furry, Margaret Smith, 1899- |
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| Title | Stain Removal from Fabrics: Home Methods |
| Series Title | United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 1474 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TP: Technology: Chemical technology |
| Subject | Spotting (Cleaning) |
| Subject | Textile fabrics -- Cleaning |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65430 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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