Mrs Stewarts Bluing (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This home laundry guidebook, published in the early 20th century, compiles practical laundry tips and useful home remedies, reflecting the domestic expectations of the era. The author emphasizes the importance of clean water and good quality soap for successful laundering and provides detailed instructions for washing different types of fabrics, including woolens, silks, and colored goods. Instructions for starching and ironing are also covered, with tips for achieving a good finish. The author includes recipes for making laundry soap at home, and discusses methods to remove stains and keep materials white. Particularly useful is the author's advice on using household items such as salt, borax, and ammonia for various laundry tasks. This book serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of homemakers during this period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…