To Remove Grease Spots
Take the yolk of an egg, entirely free from the white, and with a soft brush apply it on the spot until the grease appears removed or dissolved. Wash off the egg with moderately warm water, and then rinse off the whole with clean cold water.
Another. Lay a quantity of Magnesia or French chalk on the grease spot, and apply to it a hot flatiron: repeat till it is all out.
Source: Valuable Receipts, J.M. Prescott
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Equal parts of lemon juice, salt, powdered starch, and soft soap ; rub on thickly, and lay on the grass in the hot sun ; repeat this process two or three times a day.
Source: The Unrivalled Cook-Book and Housekeeper’s Guide, Mrs Washington
To Remove Stains from the Hands
Rub with chloride of lime, slightly moistening with water.
Source: The Kansas Home Cook-Book