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Benzine, Benzole, Rose Oil, Naptha, etc.
Explanation. —Naptha, which is a preparation made by the destructive distillation of wood, but now better known as "wood alcohol, " was formerly used for this purpose; but as this is now worth 50 cents a quart, at least, and as the purified benzine, which is made from coal oil or petroleum, does this work just as nicely, and cost not more than 10 or 15 cents a quart, it is now almost wholly used for these purposes. This purified benzine is also known as "rose oil. " Druggists understand all these names. Gasoline, even, will do the same work, but it has more of the odor, not being so thoroughly purified. Remember, it is the purified benzine that should be obtained; and, remember, too, all these articles are not only inflammable, but also explosive, if fire gets to them or the vapor arising from them. So do not use them near a fire, lamp, or gaslight, to insure safety.
Remarks. —The gentleman from whom I obtained this recipe—using naptha —told me he paid $13 for it, after he had carried on clothes cleaning for eight years, and he considered it a good investment at that price. It will do the work nicely, but the benzine is now the cheapest.
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