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Broadcloth finishes are produced by multiple
pressing and other
operations
which produce the high
"face" or glossy
finish
that
distinguishes this particular type
of
fabric
.
Water has
great de-
structive powers
on
these finishes, causes the nap to
curl
and roughen
to
such
an
extent
that the finish is destroyed
or
made very unsightly.
Method of
Applying Volatile Cleaners
1
Extreme care should be taken not to use too much solvent and
to apply it only with clean cloths.
It
is
the
solvent
that
does the work
-so
only
a minimum
of
pressure
should be applied.
This is
most
important
with
inflammable
cleaners.
2
Brush away
all
loose particles
of dirt and soil.
3
Dip
small cloth swatch
in cleaning
solution,
wring
out
thor-
oughly,
open
cloth and allow medium
evaporation of solution.
4
Place
cloth
on soil, using no friction and only slight tapping
pressure, several
times. This will
pick up porticles which are
too
deeply embedded
to
be
removed by
brushing.
This
whole operation
should be repeated several
times-each time
using
a
fresh, clean
part of
the cloth.
5
Dip a new cloth in
cleaner,
wring
out
thoroughly,
open and
allow
solution
to
evaporate
until cloth is
barely damp. Rub soiled
area
with
a
backward and
forward
motion. The cleaning cloth
should be
reversed
several
times in this
operation.
6
Immerse third
cloth,
wring out, allow
evaporation
and
apply
to
both
the
soil
and the
surrounding area,
using
a light, brisk motion.
7
Repeat brushing operation.
S
If a
ring
should form
on
the cloth
as you remove
a
spot or stain,
the
entire
area
of
the trim assembly
involved should be
thoroughly
brushed
and gone over lightly with
the solvent.
Safety Precautions
for Cleaning Fabrics
1
Do not use as a cleaning solvent any gasoline which is
colored
or
which contains tetraethyl lead.
2
Do
not
use such bleaches
or
redUCing agents as the following:
Chloride of lime, Javelle
water,
Hydrogen peroxide, Sodium hy-
drosulphite,
Potassium permanganate, Chlorine or
chlorine
water,
Sulphurous
a
cid (sulphur dioxide), Sodium thiosulphate
(photog-
raphers'
hypo). The use of these
a
gents tends to
weaken
fabric and
to change its
color.
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