How do you clean handkerchiefs with delicate embroidery?

Written by Jackie F in Tuesday, July 10, 2007 under Cleaning & Laundry
Comments: 4

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Q: I bought some hankies in Mexico at Chichen Itza. They were only a dollar each, but they have the prettiest embroidery. Some of them fell on the ground and got muddy. How can I safely clean them without damaging the embroidery? I believe all the materials are cotton.

A: handwash with water and soap or little bit of detergent. don't leave it soaking for long or the colors will bleed a bit,

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Bunny:

The following is step by step instructions, on how to clean antique linens: Fortunately the cheapest and easiet to find is also the best in terms of cleaning and least damaging to fragile fibers.
Since the fibers are of unknown age and the past storage conditions are also unknown, treat each piece as though it would dissolve: Photograph it first.

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Genny:

Put the handkerchiefs into a small laundry bag and wash in cold water with Tide. If you can hang them out to dry and iron them .

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dimpelmum:

Soak them in cold water and wash with natural soap. Then hang them outside in the sun, This way any remaining stains will be bleach out the natural way by the sun

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roxyroilly:

you dont blow into them because you cant really clean them


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