Ink

While an ink stain is fresh take warm milk and saturate the stain; let stand a few hours, then apply more fresh milk; rub it well and it will soon disappear. If the ink has become dry, use salt and vinegar.

To take out grass stains, wash in alcohol and rinse in clear water, if possible, while the stain is fresh. Or use ammonia and water.

To remove tobacco stains from copper or brass ash-trays, apply a little denatured alcohol with a brush.

Coffee, Tea, Fruit

Pour boiling water through the stained portion of the cloth which is held tight-ly over a bowl. Javelle water may be used later if the stain is persistent.

Chocolate

Apply paste of borax and cold water. Let this remain for a short time. Rinse off and apply boiling water as outlined for tea stains.

Grease

Wash article in soap and moderately hot water. Javelle water may be used if stains are persistent.

Candle Wax

Put a sheet of white blotting paper under the stain and one over. Apply a hot iron. If color remains soak in denatured alcohol for a few minutes.

Grass Stain

Wash stain in kerosene.

Iodine

Rub stain with starch before washing.

Iron Rust

Apply table salt and lemon juice to stain. Hold over steam.

Mildew

Wash stain in cold water or, if very bad, in Javelle water.

Wagon Grease, Machine Grease, Tar

Apply lard to stain. Wash in soap and moderately hot water.