The Formula (Classic Reprint): A Book for Laundrymen, Containing Formulas for Various Laundry Operations, Including Washing, Bleaching, Bluing, Etc - Couverture souple

Lisk, Edward H.

 
9781333457402: The Formula (Classic Reprint): A Book for Laundrymen, Containing Formulas for Various Laundry Operations, Including Washing, Bleaching, Bluing, Etc

Synopsis

Master practical recipes for washing, bleaching, and finishing fabrics with clear, step-by-step directions.

This guide compiles hands-on formulas and methods for everyday laundry work, from preparing effective wash mixes to finishing touches that improve appearance and durability. It focuses on practical results you can apply in homes, small shops, or professional laundries. The book covers essential techniques for bleaching, washing, and starching, plus finish methods that help fabrics look clean and feel right. It combines tested recipes with tips on avoiding common issues, letting readers tailor processes to different fabrics and loads.

  • Simple, repeatable formulas for hand washing and machine routines
  • Guidance on bleaching, blueing, and finishing to achieve better results
  • Advice on testing soap purity and preventing common laundry specks
  • Practical notes on equipment, temperatures, and time management
Ideal for readers who manage laundry at home, in small businesses, or in any setting where reliable, affordable fabric care matters.

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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format. Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship.

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