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PamQuilts 11-28-2010 05:02 PM
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!

lovequilts 11-28-2010 05:05 PM
I would soak in OxyClean. I use this on all my vintage fabrics.

oksewglad 11-28-2010 05:06 PM
Originally Posted by PamQuilts
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!
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.

Cyn 11-28-2010 05:19 PM
oxyclean and be gentle.

amma 11-28-2010 10:12 PM
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


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