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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 12, Issue 6 (September 1, 1937.)

The Art Of Washing Gloves

The Art Of Washing Gloves.

Wash gloves on the hands. Wash quickly, in two soapy waters (lukewarm), and remove badly soiled spots page 59 with a soft brush. Roll off from the wrist—do not pull from the fingertips —and wash the inside.

Rinse twice in clear, lukewarm water and gently squeeze the water out, working from the fingertips to cuff to avoid breaking the seams. Do not twist or wring. Soft skins and some synthetic yarns become weakened when wet, and tear if handled roughly.

Roll gloves in a towel to take out the excess moisture. After squeezing blow into the glove, straighten the fingers and lay flat on a towel with the fingers pointing towards you. Roll up in the towel, beginning with the fingers, and using a kneading motion to remove the moisture.

Dry slowly. Take the gloves from the towel and puff them again by blowing into them. Lay them flat on a towel and ease gently into shape. Do not expose to excessive heat while they are drying. If a glove is of two contrasting colours, place tissue paper on the inside while it is drying.

Press with the fingers. When the gloves are nearly dry, work them with the fingers to soften them and remove the wrinkles. Should they become too dry to work easily, make them pliable again by rolling them up in a slightly dampened cloth, and then finger press them immediately.

Important: Do not attempt to wash other than the gloves marked “Washable.”

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