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    Old 01-01-2019, 07:15 AM
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    Oh my that is some stain. If all else fails maybe you tea dye it?! That stain is really dark. Good luck. It’s a cute quilt.
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    Old 01-01-2019, 02:46 PM
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    Thanks, everyone. I think I will get some Retro Clean and give that a try. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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    Old 01-01-2019, 02:50 PM
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    It looks more like an espresso drink was spilled on it. Either way use hints for removing coffee stains first.
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    Old 01-01-2019, 06:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by madamekelly
    It looks more like an espresso drink was spilled on it. Either way use hints for removing coffee stains first.
    Coffee was my first thought also.
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    Old 01-01-2019, 08:10 PM
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    Dawn seems to work for some stains.
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    Old 01-02-2019, 03:46 AM
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    Let us know how you come out on this! That's one big stain but, if the quilt has already been washed and dried, I would expect it to be pretty much a permanent thing by now. Such a cute quilt that I hope you can save it. If the stain doesn't come out, perhaps it can best be rescued by simply removing that bottom row of doggies and put a border on it. At least, the stain doesn't appear to be up into the body of the quilt and mostly there at the bottom.
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    Old 01-02-2019, 05:50 AM
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    While it won't help this quilt, maybe it would help some "doothless" folks if a "care of" set of instructions were included with every quilt.
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    Old 01-02-2019, 07:24 AM
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    I once was told that Biz works well for stains on quilts. It is enzymatic and shouldn’t harm the fabric. I find that it works better than oxiclean for laundry stains.
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    Old 01-02-2019, 08:34 AM
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    I use BIZ..it used to come in powder only...Fill washer up with hot water put in BIZ, let t dissolve. Let water cool to cold. Put the quit in and soak it over nite. Using same water put in some Blue DAWN, maybe 1/4 cup..wash on gentle cycle...Take quilt out , if stains still on quilt repeat process . I have used this method for years with good results.
    Do not dry quilt in dryer until all stains are gone. Heat sets the stains oin.
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    Old 01-02-2019, 01:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by auntlucy
    I once was told that Biz works well for stains on quilts. It is enzymatic and shouldn’t harm the fabric. I find that it works better than oxiclean for laundry stains.
    BIZ is my go-to for stains. For a while I was not able to get in the grocery store, but now it is back. I soak lots of stuff in BIZ overnight before washing.
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