Important: Safety Warning
This page directs the use of hazardous substances — such as benzine, gasoline, lye, or strong acids — for household tasks. These materials are highly flammable, corrosive, or poisonous, and the practices described have caused fires, burns, and poisonings.
This information has been left in for historical purposes but should not be acted upon.
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Ink Stains
For white materials, use salt and lemon juice and leave in the sun. For colored materials, remove a blue or black ink stain with ammonia and oxalic acid, alternated; a purple, red or blue ink stain with potassium permanganate and oxalic acid, alternated.