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Old 09-09-2017, 05:25 AM
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You are very lucky to have received this, I hope that the product mentioned does the trick for you. I remember Eleanor Burns saying that her mother used to boil the feed sacks to get them really clean. Good luck!
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Old 09-09-2017, 05:46 AM
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions!
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Old 09-09-2017, 05:53 AM
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Does RetroClean take the colors out or just the stains? I have never heard of it nor used it?

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Old 09-09-2017, 06:06 AM
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Does RetroClean take the colors out or just the stains? I have never heard of it nor used it?

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Just the stains. I've used it for years and it's my favorite product. Just follow the directions.
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Old 09-09-2017, 07:14 PM
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You were given a gold mine! They make the best dish towels you could ever want. You can't buy them any more.
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Old 09-10-2017, 12:18 AM
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Lots of info at www.retroclean.com
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Old 09-10-2017, 07:43 AM
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I have success with the powder oxy clean. Put a scoop in a dishpan or any container and fill with water and soak for a while. I also just read an article that Dawn Ultra dish soap works wonders and is supposedly very safe for fabrics, but I would not put it in my washing machine.
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My first thought was 1930s reproduction fabric.
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Old 09-11-2017, 07:32 AM
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Thanks SusieQOH, I'll have to give it a try. I have an old quilt top that was given to me that has some age stains on it.

PS I too live in Central OH.
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Thanks SusieQOH, I'll have to give it a try. I have an old quilt top that was given to me that has some age stains on it.

PS I too live in Central OH.
CR- I have many antique quilts and Retroclean has saved the day! Hope you like it
I'm in Columbus.
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