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Show (shopper's! CORNER By DOROTHY BARCLAY HOW GOES YOUR LAUNDRY? WANT to save time?. So much to do, and so little time to do it? Sounds almost like that other daily refrain So much to buy, and so little money to buy 'em, doesn't it? Of course, for time needs the budget every bit as ftf&SfJ much as money. frsrffT And any time-sav- liCCl er is smart econ- FEATURE omy' . ' So why not start as the week starts, with that Monday habit,, the family fam-ily washing? Is your laundry handy and convenient? Are your washer, dryer and ironer, your ironing board, your clothes rack end hangers all in the same room, exclusively devoted to Monday's child? Perhaps you haven't that de luxe laundry that Good Housekeeping House-keeping Magazine is showing in its newly-opened Home Laundry Center. Cen-ter. But most of you have either a one-wall or a small and compact space on the first floor, the basement, base-ment, or that place-for-everything, the utility room. These, too, have a place in Good Housekeeping's show. The important thing is to do the best possible job in the least possible pos-sible time, with the best possible equipment. So first of all, stock up at your store on soaps and detergents deter-gents your clerk recommends for all your washing purposes. He will tell you that the "unbuilt" synthetic syn-thetic detergents are your best bet for colors for they contain no alkaline alka-line substance, and therefore prevent pre-vent fading, running and dulling. But for your heavy-duty stuff, or for very dirty play or work-clothes, he will sell you the "built" soaps and detergents. His advice and the directions on the package, are all the guidance you need. ON LINE BY NINE When the washing's done, shake well before hanging, and keep as straight as you can. This will save you lots of time when you get ironing. iron-ing. With a weather break, it won't be long before you can clear off the line, folding carefully as you set them for later ironing. And don't roll 'em too tight that makes wrinkles which cost you extra time at your board. THAT MAN'S SHIRT Your best work is of course devoted de-voted to that man of yours, but that needn't mean it takes the most time. Seven minutes to a shirt is a record worth shooting at! One big time-saver is a simple thing you can pick up at the notions counter of your favorite store a "shoulder ham" for those yokes and shoulders that seem never to reach perfection. Thispadded gadget gadg-et slips over the palm of your left into the shoulder, and, held slightly above the board as you iron, really does the trick so you won't have to go over it again. But we're ahead of ourselves in our enthusiasm. First you spread the shirt, sprinkle, and fold exactly exact-ly in thirds lengthwise and in thirds crosswise. Let the tail hang over the far side of the board, so that the yoke is next you, and begin by pressing the cuff, first inside, then out. By the time you get to the body of the shirt, you can begin with the back panel, ironing the inside in-side so that the shirt will be in place. Then you simply fold the two side panels over in turn, and finish it up. |