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Thread Number: 93011
/ Tag: Detergents and Additives
Stain removal: old linens |
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Post# 1176128 3/26/2023 at 14:15 (397 days old) by jamiel  (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA) |
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Have recently uncovered a stash of embroidered/cutwork old linens (dresser scarves, placemats, an apron worn by my great great grandmother in 1910) which have stains on them--brownish-black stains of maybe 1/4 inch diameter scattered around. They actually look slightly like a rust stain. They're scattered over the linen part (not really in the embroidery area). Wondering how to address these stains...wash first (I've got Fels Naptha and Persil and LCB at the moment along with endless sunshine), soak first, peroxide first...I'm at a bit of a loss. Any suggestions?
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Post# 1176135 , Reply# 1 3/26/2023 at 14:49 (397 days old) by donprohel (I live in Munich - Germany, but I am Italian) |
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Start sweetly I would start with a long soak in hot water with a good detergent and sodium percarbonate (or hydrogen peroxide): unlikely to do any harm, but then you can see what stains remain and act accordingly. Bleach may be aggressive to fabric | ||
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Post# 1176163 , Reply# 2 3/26/2023 at 18:10 (397 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Soak things first in cold water. Change first few batches of water about every hour or so until you stop seeing brown or water is clear (or clear enough).
As for rest see: www.thespruce.com/wash-an... www.marthastewart.com/7997237/ho... www.bhg.com/homekeeping/laundry-... | ||
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Post# 1176192 , Reply# 3 3/26/2023 at 21:17 (397 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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