This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 Excerpt: ...the same as that of removing other forms of dirt, that is, to find some substance in which the stain is soluble or which will aid in its mechanical removal. The chief solvents valuable in removing stains that resist ordinary washing processes are: Turpentine (inflammable) Benzine, naphtha, or gasoline (inflam-mable) Carbona Kerosene (inflammable) Ether (inflammable and an anaesthetic) Chloroform (anaesthetic and a poison) Alcohol (inflammable) Olive oil, lard, etc. Fuller"s earth and french chalk Naphtha soaps Water, both hot and cold Oxalic acid (a poison) Javelle water Benzol Hydrogen peroxid Sunshine Ammonia Borax Salt Vinegar Lemon juice Hydrochloric acid (a strong acid very corrosive to fabrics and to flesh) Ink eradicator Milk Method of removing stains Blood: 1. Wash in...