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Old 02-23-2011, 06:35 PM
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jaciqltznok
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NO...you need to google but the proper way IF they need washing and just spot cleaning is to put 2-3 sheets on the floor, then lie the quilt on top.
Meanwhile run a tub of warm water, not too hot..not too cold about 1/3 way full.
Add some orvus soap or even dreft if you can not find orvus(sold at feed stores).
really mix the soap into the water.

If you need to spot treat certain areas mix you a paste from the orvus or even use ivory bar soap to gently rub on the stains.

allow to sit for a few minutes is spot treated and then using the sheets pick the whole thing and place carefully into the tub.. you can squish it down, but do not agitate it in any way!

allow to soak over night if you see brown or yellow liquid forming in the tub...you can change the water 2-3 times if you have to, but DO NOT agitate the quilt..

after the water runs clear, and I have taken up to 2 days to see that if the quilt came from a smoker's house, drsin the tub and allow the quilt/sheets to remain until thoroughly drained...then gently starting on one end, or right in front of you, start to roll the sheets over the quilt, continue rolling until you reach the other side...then roll from one of the ends...then gently lift out and take out side...

roll back out on the driveway or yard, and allow to air dry..this can take a while, so it is best to do all of this in the heat of the summer..to avoid direct sunlight, I place a sheet over the quilt when drying.

hope that all made sense!
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