cleaning old fabric sewing box question
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cleaning old fabric sewing box question
I have an old fabric covered card board sewing box with drawers. Its pretty stained and I would like to clean it up a bit before selling it. Does anyone know a way to do this without ruining it totally?
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Could you look at a vintage restoration site? For some reason I'm thinking there is a clay product that you can smooth on and peel off that cleans stuff which can't take water. I think it works on wallpaper. DIY might have more info too or Antique Roadshow. I know that prices really drop when people try to "fix up" their antiques.
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How about some of that carpet cleaner that comes in a wet powder form? You rub it in, let it dry and vacuum it. I believe it's called Resolve, not sure. I used it one the carpet in a little trailer we bought -- worked quite well on that.
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Hmm I didn't think of dry carpet cleaner. I actually have some Capture here. This stuff is incredible. I will look for the clay cleaning stuff if that doesn't work. If not I will just sell as is and let the buyer clean it. Don't have a lot of time to spend on stuff like that. Almost every sewing thing I have has to go. I have to move Again as my brother is selling the house Have to be out by April 1 and I will be moving into 1 bedroom if I can find one to rent.No room for collections there. Remind me please that downsizing is good and living without things is a good thing. lol
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