Washing Vintage Hankies

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11-28-2010, 05:02 PM

PamQuilts

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I have some old hankies my mom gave me. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to wash them to get the yellow stains out? Will they even come out?? I would like to make my mom (she's 88) a quilt out of them. Thanks!

11-28-2010, 05:05 PM

lovequilts

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I would soak in OxyClean. I use this on all my vintage fabrics.

11-28-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PamQuilts

If they are all cotton, which I think they would be, try an overnight soak in BIZ. I have soaked many old linens with good results.

11-28-2010, 05:19 PM

Cyn

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oxyclean and be gentle.

11-28-2010, 10:12 PM

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In another topic, someone mentioned a product made just for brightening up old linens...
I want to say it was one of Pittsburgh Pam's recent topics :D:D:D