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<p>[QUOTE="Darkwing Manor, post: 2362631, member: 738"]Undyed cotton, wool and linen items are surprisingly sturdy and can stand up to some treatments I would not do on silk , blends or colored fabrics. I have an array of weapons I use. I'd suggest always supporting a piece in a wet wash with a towel or plastic screening underneath, to diminish straining weakened threads. I start with the gentlest treatment first, then always lay the piece out in the bright sun on a clean towel for several hours before trying anything else. Sunlight is magic on undyed linens and cottons! Progressively, I first try an overall Oxy soak, then a washing soda soak, then spot treat with baking soda paste, cornstarch paste, lemon juice, H2O2, then a bleach pen as a last resort. Glycerin works well to bleed out ink. What I have had NO luck with is the old dark brown stain you see on some, I don't know what causes those, but all I've been able to do is fade them a bit.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Darkwing Manor, post: 2362631, member: 738"]Undyed cotton, wool and linen items are surprisingly sturdy and can stand up to some treatments I would not do on silk , blends or colored fabrics. I have an array of weapons I use. I'd suggest always supporting a piece in a wet wash with a towel or plastic screening underneath, to diminish straining weakened threads. I start with the gentlest treatment first, then always lay the piece out in the bright sun on a clean towel for several hours before trying anything else. Sunlight is magic on undyed linens and cottons! Progressively, I first try an overall Oxy soak, then a washing soda soak, then spot treat with baking soda paste, cornstarch paste, lemon juice, H2O2, then a bleach pen as a last resort. Glycerin works well to bleed out ink. What I have had NO luck with is the old dark brown stain you see on some, I don't know what causes those, but all I've been able to do is fade them a bit.[/QUOTE]
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