Show W woman oman s W world orld keeping your accessories neat Is must for good grooming arila d IN IT SUMMER most women t think of wearing their gloves a second time yet in winter they wear a black or brown pair day after day and week after week the same is true of their skirts and dresses it s widely known that our stand ards of cleanliness are higher in summer than in winter because most of the things are light and show dirt more readily but don t things get just as dirty even if they are dark the best way I 1 know to keep your self well groomed is to make a schedule tor for the whole week s clean ing and then stick to it no matter what happens it if you want to wash all your things every evening well and good tt if you want to devote one night to your gloves and chandker chiefs another one to an other bother to blouses etc do that but plan to go through with it if you have ever had the anfor dunate experience of waiting until something became really soiled be tore fore you washed it then you have learned an exceedingly important lesson in daily care frequent quick washings are much easier on all ac ces cess sones ories and fine clothing than the occasional lonal prolonged washing which may all but ruin the material double stocking wear by correct washing hosiery is something that should be washed daily it s hard on stock ings to let them become too soiled because the fibers ibers f are delicate and prolonged washing to get them beally clean undoubtedly will reduce the wear make it a habit to put on give your accessories clean hose every time you change them they U look smarter and wear longer remove rings and other jewelry before removing hose mend any holes before laundering rich lukewarm suds made with a very mild soap are best if the wa ter is too warm it has a tendency to fade hosiery dye always have suds ready as rubbing with a cake of soap frequently causes holes squeeze the suds through the stockings without soaking or rubbing to prevent weakening the threads if the hose have stubborn spots lay the wet hose in the palm of the band and dip the finger tips in the suds work the tips of the fingers gently over the spots and continue squeezing rinse thoroughly here again in lukewarm water roll in a turkish I 1 heir proper cleaning treatment towel to get out the excess moisture and hang them where there is no tendency tor for the hose to snag correct wash ng will save the elasticity of the hose and give you more attractive and comfortable wear besides isn t it a pleasure to have freshly clean well laundered hose to put on every time you dress and once you have a favorite pair oe be smart linings of the more dramatic cally marked furs especially for handsome ensembles are a par ticul arly important style and one that s gaining recognition in the new short coats the short coat length is certain to give you long fashion service because se it a s not dated leather gloye care 3 4 ayr ryr 41 after washing leather gloves blow into each glove to restore its original shape then as a final touch stuff tissue paper into gloves and let them dry perfectly flat preferably on a turkish towel away from heat beat when all but dry slip them onto hands and finger press then them of hose that is a color you really like as well as length and fit don t you want to keep them as long as possible select washable gloves for economy your gloves always will w look crisp and neat if it they are washed frequently to prevent dirt from be coming imbedded in them and don t ever believe that washing will shorten the life of gloves actually it makes them last longer it is possible to wash almost all american made leather gloves if you do so with care but first look at the label to make certain it is marked washable cool and rich suds are necessary but they should be made with a mild soap that gives a nice lather the best way is to wash gloves on the hands with the exception of chamois and doeskin just as though you actually were washing your hands it if you are doing several pairs of gloves use fresh water for each color glove the rubbing always should be gen tie tle as hard rubbing will remove natural oils light suds in the rinse water will restore oil which washing has removed from the leather be sure water is the same tempera ture as that used for washing when removing from the hands roll or slide the gloves off starting at the wrist do not tug at the fin gers or the cuff as this weakens the stitching and stretches the leather express the moisture by rolling in a turkish towel unroll immediately and blow in the gloves to puff into shape dry indoors away from excessive heat finger press gloves while slightly damp this means gently but f firm rm ly working the leather between your fingers to restore the original soft ness and appearance safe care adds beauty T to O 0 blouses and sweaters many any blouses can be laundered at home but check the label so you can be certain here again rich mild suds are indicated made with just barely warm water wash with a series of never twisting or wringing hard whether hether it is knitwear lingerie blouse slip or another fine fabric accessory rinse in lukewarm water several times how many times is often a question so I 1 think it is sate safe to say the garment is thoroughly rinsed when the water comes out clear you may knead out the excess moisture by rolling in a turkish tow el but never leave anything rolled roiled that is colored as the garment may streak ease the garment back to original measurements press ac cording to directions some gar ments are ironed when dry others while damp and all require differ ent ironing temperatures sweaters are cleaned as described above with a big emphasis on no rubbing squeezing is the imbor tant thing if you want to preserve the softness and prevent shrinkage after a thorough rinsing knead out the excess moisture then lay on another turkish towel easing out to original measurements take these before wa washing shingi and pin out to the wrong side of something firm keep sweaters away from ex heat while drying |