Check Color-Fastness Before Washing Quilts You may have a very lovely quilt, but if tlie colors run, it may locr much of its beauty when laundered. Be certain to check this feature be fore attempting to wash it Quilts which, are quite flat, anti well quilted, that is. with smali pat terned stitching, will wash very well, and they aren’t too heavy to handle. Use very lukewarm water anti mild suds for the laundering. It there are heavily soiled parts on the quilt, finger-rub these with subs before the all-over washing. Handle very gently during both washing and wringing so that the quilting will not be disarranged Rinse carefully, two or three times to get out soap. When hanging it is best to use three or four lines because of the weight. Store Bedding Well To Prevent Moths Once blankets, quilts and spreads are clean, moth damage is cut down a great deal. However, you should also spray the blankets, quilts and other bedding or sprinkle them with crystals that deter moth activity, especially if they have any wool in them. Large sheets of brown wrapping paper are good for storing before boxing the bedding. If you prefer, you might use the zippered plastic bags which simplify the problem, and can be reused time and again. With just wrapping or boxes, it’s a good idea to label as to content, just in case you want them out be fore the season is up.

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