A teacup of lye in a pail of water will improve black calicoes.
To Restore Colors that have been taken out.
Rub the spots with hartshorn and place in the sun till dry.
To Keep Blue Calicoes Bright and Fresh.
The first time they are washed, put them in water with a cupful spirits of turpentine to each pail of water. This will set the color, and they will always look well.
Mildew.
Moisten the mildewed spot with clear water, then rub over it a thick coating of castile soap. Scrape chalk with the soap, mixing and rubbing with the end of the finger. Then wash it off. Sometimes one coating suffices, but generally several are required.
Labaraque Solution.
Will remove mildew, ink, or almost any fruit stain from cloth. The solution should be washed off soon after applying, as it may injure the cloth.—Dr. E. A. C.
To Prevent Fruit Stains from being Permanent.