stain removal on old linens
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stain removal on old linens
I am wanting to make a quilt using old embroidered table linens. Of course on a patch of eresser scarves, table cloths, runners, etc. I went to the local D.A.V. last week and found quite a few but all had a stain some where on the item. Of course right on a spot of nice stitching. I also got some nice tea napkins with cutwork, shadow embroidery an other nice stitching that no one does any more. The same day went to a garage sale of a 100 yr old woman who had tubs and tubs of this kind of stuff, selling for 25 cents to a dollar each. I tried soaking some of the items in Biz but didn't get any change. Then soaked them in Oxi clean and didn't notie any change. Does anyone know of a method other than lemonjuice,salt and sunshine? I don't have a place to lay anything outside. Thanks for any help.
#3
Try googling cream of tartar and removing stains from old linens. I can't remember where I saw that old time method, but I hear it works and is safe to remove those old stains.
I did find a great article on this subject ....
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Basic-Care-o...1831076/g.html
I did find a great article on this subject ....
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Basic-Care-o...1831076/g.html
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I was just in a vintage shop and bought a package of "sodium percarbonate" or something like that. I'm not home now, or I would get the exact name. The lady who packages it said it is good to clean vintage fabrics. Apparently is is a granular form of hydrogen peroxide. maybe this could help you.
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I would try Retro Clean. http://www.retroclean.com . I believe it uses the "sodium percarbonate" or whatever it is that was mentioned earlier. Their blog has some photos showing the process:
http://retroclean.com/retroclean/blog/
http://retroclean.com/retroclean/blog/
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Have you tried a Biz or Oxi soak with HOT water? Some of their ingredients do not activate below 120°F. You could put everything into a big stockpot and bring it to temperature on top of the stove, remove from heat and let it soak overnight. It's worth a try!
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