The Art Of Laundry Work Practically Demonstrated covers every conceivable element of the laundering process: washing wringing mangling blueing ironing starching folding and the methods of cleaning every type of garment from a boys sailor suit to muslin chemise and toilet covers... The author on ironing: When ironing lift the iron as little as possible and do not thump it down. Ironing should not be a noisy proceeding. Iron quietly and at the same time press well... Handle the things so as not to