Show Homemaker Advises How i iTo 1 To Take Shine Off Pants I The sUck slick shiny seat and the knees kness of your old wool suit can be given a new lease on lif life through a little sponging and special treatment with sandpaper says Mrs Esther Cooley Page clothing specialist at atthe atthe atthe the Massachusetts State college Were We're all interested she says in prolonging the life of our woolen garments Smooth shiny places on the elbows or knees or backs or seats of suits suits and and of course the same holds for women's skirts skirts can can be improved materially she says First give them a brushing and then sponge with a cleaning fluid The shine comes from a combination of wearing and the matting of the fibers with dirt Sponging removes much of the dirt Then sponge with water with witha a few drops of ammonia or vinegar to help brighten the color Brisk brushing or even fine sandpaper will help to lift the nap and eliminate the undesirable shine Where the spots have faded they can be renewed renewed renewed re re- re- re by first cleaning and then brushing lightly with dye When fully dry fine sandpaper may be used to scuff up or lift lilt the nap and the chances are says Mrs Page that the material will look almost like new I |