How to clean???
#43
I would not put this quilt in the washer or send to the dry cleaners at all. Dry cleaners use chemicals that will damage old quilts. There is a product called Orvis quilt soap (I think that is the brand name) that you can get from the quilt shops. I would soak in the bathtub with a little bit of the quilt soap and gently rub the quilt. If any of the fabrics or threads have deteriated then this will minimize damage.
#45
My MIL had several wonderful quilts RUINED at the cleaners. Most quilts are cotton and meant to be laundered. Dry cleaning chemicals can destroy the fiber and colors.
Laundre in Orvis soap and spread out to dry in the sunshine if possible.
Laundre in Orvis soap and spread out to dry in the sunshine if possible.
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
If it was me, I'd take it to the dry cleaners
#48
I would not dry clean! Too many petroleum products used in the process!! Gentle laundry detergent (or Orvus if you can find it), gentle low heat tumble dry to damp. Then lay flat to finish drying. Betting it will come out fine. :thumbup:
#49
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I have a quilt the top was made in 1933 and quilted in late 50s or early 60s. I just wash it on regular and dry on regular. The binding needs replaced but otherwise it is in good shape. It was given to me in early 60s and at that time, I knew nothing of value other than it was old and it we used a lot. Up until that time it was rarely used, if at all. At the time I believe I even washed it in a wringer washer. I was young, knew not much . Even had to line dry it at the time.
#50
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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
If it was me, I'd take it to the dry cleaners
Orvis Paste is a wonderful washing agent. It is what bow
hunters use to wash their clothes to get all scents out. you can find it at a feed supply store--they use it to make the
lambs pretty and soft. and it only takes 1/4 c.
whatever you do, do NOT try to wash in the tub as some people will tell you. very hard not to stress the fabric & seams. has to be held in another sheet, etc. I think gentle wash & dryer with some towels thrown in on gentle is fine for cottons. yes, to dye catchers !
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