When the fire is not good or there is a draft across the range, irons to be heated quickly should be covered with an inverted dishpan or a pot to concentrate the heat and prevent them being cooled by cold air playing over them.
Rust Stains.
Rust stains no matter how bad can easily be removed by putting vinegar and salt on the stains and placing it in the hot sun.
To Remove Soil Marks from Raincoats.
A simple and excellent way to remove soil marks from a raincoat is to cut raw potato into slices and rub it well on the marks. It will also remove mud stains from dress skirts, children and mens coats.
Peach Stains.
Peach stains can be removed by wetting spot with water and putting on layer of cream of tartar. Then place in hot sun.
Coffee Stains.
The most difficult of all stains to take out are those made by coffee. With care however the stains can be removed from the most delicate silk or woolen fabric. Rub the marks gently with a little piece of glycerine, then rinse it in lukewarm water, lay cloth over the damp part on the wrong side and press with a cool iron until dry.