Thankyou Nor'easter , what you say makes senses, it was surprising to me to find the farbic in this condition after 20 some odd years of moderate to hard use all the while looking great and then I put it in the head board for 3+/- years and yuck. I knew less about fabrics then, so clearly, I've learned a hard lesson. I will try the vinegar first, since I have some on hand and my mother always swears by it.