The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 4 (August 1, 1930)
To Wash Velveteens
To Wash Velveteens.
They are being worn such a great deal and several people are wondering how on earth they are going to wash them without ruining the sheen, spoiling the pattern, or making the material “blotchy.” Make a good lather with any pure soap, and add a dessertspoonful of ammonia. Do not use water too hot or rub soap on the material. Wash as quickly as possible, then rinse in two lots of warm water, with a little ammonia added to each. Do not wring or squeeze, but hang in the open to drip. When dry it will be found to look like new.