[1277]. Every article of clothing in your hands should receive as much care and attention as you give your person.
Not only will your clothes last longer if properly cared for, but you will look neater and better dressed, which will add much to your military appearance.
Every soldier should have an A-1 whisk broom and no article of clothing should ever be worn without first being thoroughly brushed.
[1278]. Pressing. Occasional pressing helps to preserve and freshen clothes,—it puts new life into the cloth.
Blue clothing and woolen olive drab when worn regularly should be pressed about once a week.
In a company where there is an iron for general use there is no reason why every soldier should not press his own clothes.
[1279]. Chevrons and stripes can be cleaned by moistening a clean woolen rag with gasoline and rubbing the parts and then pressing with a hot iron.
[1280]. Leggins. When soiled, leggins must be washed. If the leggins are allowed to dry without being rung out, they will look better.
[1281]. Service hat and the caps require nothing but brushing.
Shirts, underwear, socks, etc., should be carefully folded and put away neatly.