Spots On Vintage Material
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I have some vintage pillow cases and when I got them out the other day I noticed they had some brown stains (spots) on them. Does anyone know how I can get them out without harming the fabric? They have been in the cabinet for several years and I do not know what caused them.
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You might try lemon juice and sunlight or ammonia. If they're tiny, put them over an empty soda bottle, bigger ones you can use a bowl, and just dab on some lemon juice. That should keep any stains (if the do start to dissolve) from tranferring to other parts of the case.
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This is sometimes called foxing. The best way I know requires bright sunlight, so this time of year is not ideal, but use a fresh cut lemon, and rub the juice into the spots. It doesn't really work to use bottled lemon juice. and set the pieces in the sun for several hours. I had a dear friend who dealt in vintage clothing for years in NYC, and this was her trick.
I have also used oxy clean and the gentle cycle, but the lemon usually does the trick.
I have also used oxy clean and the gentle cycle, but the lemon usually does the trick.
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