Before putting into the water, see that you shake off as much dust as possible, or you will greatly increase your labour. Use no soda, or pearl-ash, or the things will lose their colour. Use soft water, not hot, but warm. Have plenty of it. Rub with mottled soap. On wringing out the second liquor, dip each piece into cold hard water for finishing. Shake out well and dry quickly. If starch is desired, it may be stirred into the rinsing water.