To Remove Aniline Stains.—
I.—Sodium nitrate 7 grains
Diluted sulphuric acid15 grains
Water 1 ounce

Let the mixture stand a day or two before using. Apply to the spot with a sponge, and rinse the goods with plenty of water.

II.—An excellent medium for the removal of aniline stains, which are often very stubborn, has been found to be liquid opodeldoc. After its use the stains are said to disappear at once and entirely.

Cleansing Fluids.
I.—Saponine    7 parts
Water  130 parts
Alcohol   70 parts
Benzine1,788 parts
Oil mirbane    5 parts
II.—Benzene (benzol)   89 parts
Ascetic ether   10 parts
Pear oil    1 part

This yields an effective grease eradicator, of an agreeable odor. {186}

III.—To Remove Stains of Sulphate of copper, or of salts of mercury, silver, or gold from the hands, etc., wash them first with a dilute solution either of ammonia, iodide, bromide, or cyanide of potassium, and then with plenty of water; if the stains are old ones they should first be rubbed with the strongest acetic acid and then treated as above.

Removal Of Picric-acid Stains.
II.—Apply a solution of
Boric acid  4 parts
Sodium benzoate  1 part
Water100 parts