In these motor-mad days, what bachelor has not suffered at some time from machine grease and oil, while wrestling with a stalled motor or choked carburetor? To remove this, or wheel oil, if a washable fabric, take cold rain water and washing or baking soda - either will do - rub the soda into the spot and wash out with cold water. Repeat the operation until the grease is gone.

To Remove Mud Stains

Frequently a man is bothered with mud stains on the bottoms of his trousers, even after the mud has been brushed off. In the first place, never try to brush mud while it is wet. Allow it to dry slowly, then if a fine horse hair brush fails to remove the stain, cut a potato in two and rub the raw surface on the spot. This will generally remove it.

Alcohol And Salt

One of the most effectual agents for the removal of grease is alcohol and salt in the proportion of four tablespoonfuls of alcohol to one tablespoonful of salt. Mix and shake until the salt is dissolved and apply with a woolen rag.

IF OIL STAINS ever get on one's handkerchiefs, put them to soak in warm water in which a spoonful of ammonia has been turned. This removes the oil, but if once washed by ordinary methods, the stain will never come out.