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Old 09-26-2011, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kwhite
Non chlorine bleach will not eat the fabric like the bleach will?
Nope, it is safe for all fabrics, I have had great luck with it. My sister gave me some vintage pillowcases that were all yellowed, they cleaned right up.
The chemical in it is sodium perborate. This is sometimes packaged in a fancy bag and sold at high prices as "antique linen wash" or something like that - but it is the same chemical.

My feeling, start with the cheapest solution first!
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Old 09-26-2011, 03:56 AM
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Try oxy clean, read the label first before you buy any to see if it will take the yellow out.
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Old 09-26-2011, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
I would use RetroClean: http://www.retroclean.com
I just ordered it; I was surprised. No added shipping and it takes my info from PayPal for my shipping so it was the easiest order that I think I've ever had.
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Old 09-26-2011, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by kwhite
I have bought some older hand embroidered pillowcases. Some have the age yellow like from body oils I suppose. How do I safely get the yellow out without ruining the embroidery work?
I had this problem just Saturday. I used Tide , Hot water and 1 Cup of Shout. They came out beautiful and all white. Not the embroidery though. It ended up beautifully bright colors. Good luck
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Oxiclean soak overnight and then I dry them in the sunshine!!
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OxyClean, by all means.
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Old 09-26-2011, 08:54 AM
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The pillowcase dresses group I started has had good luck with oxi clean but always dissolve in hot soapy water and soak long time. Going to get some reto clean also.
Friend told me about these laundry balls and never been able to find them . Thanks for the info.


quote=janjj]Hydrogen Peroxide, OxyClean and I now am using a product from a company called Mystic Wonders Inc mysticwondersinc.com 888-452-4968 is the Order Line
712-368-2760 They have a few products - I use their laundry balls and dryer balls and just bought their Dishwasher balls. I have not bought laundry powder for quite a few years. Up until about 2 weeks ago I was using a Miracle II laundry ball. Thought it was time to get a new one and heard about this company and their laundry balls were less money than the Miracle II ones. Saves lots of money and works great.[/quote]
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Originally Posted by np3
I have never been able to get it out. I am interested in what others have to say.
Same here :?
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Old 09-26-2011, 06:15 PM
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Can I ask where you bought the pillowcases as I have some
embroidered ones to sell and also some ladies hankies even the envelope that you use to carry the hankies.
Only know prices from what I see in our small town.
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I saw this product Retro clean being sold at a quit show this summer. The vender next to them was selling a product that made fabric look aged, yellowed!! ;)
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