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Bleaching by Oil of Turpentine

of Turpentine. composition thickly over the entire surface of A German authority recommends the use of the scorched part, and let it remain on 24 hours. oil of turpentine in bleaching white goods.

If the scorching was light, this will prove Dissolve 1 part oil of turpentine in 3 parts sufficient, with the assistance of two subse- strong alcohol, place a tablespoonful of the quent washings, to take out the stain. If, mixture in the water used for the last rinsing. however, the scorching was strong, a second The clothes are to be immersed in this, well coating of the composition should be put on after removing the first; and this should also remain on for 24 hours. If, after the linen has been washed twice or thrice, the stain has not wholly dissappeared, the composition may be used again, in proportion to the intensity of the discoloration remaining, when a complete cure will seldom fail to be effected. It has scarcely ever happened that a third application was found necessary. The remainder of the composition should be kept for use in a gallipot tied over with bladder. 505. To Remove the Stain of Perspiration. For removing the stain of perspiration a strong solution of soda is first to be applied, with a subsequent rinsing with water. wrung out, and placed in the open air to dry.

The bleaching action of the oil consists in its changing oxygen into ozone when exposed to the light, and in this process the turpentine disappears, leaving no trace behind.