OyxClean is really good at getting yellow stains out of white fabrics, especially perspiration stains and the grunge that gets around the neckline. Follow the directions on the container - I've always just let the item soak in water with the oxyclean overnight. It works really well on linen undergarments.
On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Ann Catelli <[email protected]> wrote: > If the dress is strong enough to withstand getting wet, I'd start with yellow > laundry soap, the kind that comes in a bar. > > Work up a lather between your hands, rather than rubbing the bar on the > dress, using lukewarm water, and allow the dress to soak in the soapy water > for half an hour. > Rinse with more lukewarm water, and see what you've got--changes, damage (I > hope not), etc. > > I have had some stains lift after a 24-soapy-soak, but don't start with that > extreme. > > Ann in CT > > --- On Thu, 1/13/11, Cynthia Corley <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I have an early 60s all cotton >> white lace dress that is yellowed with some >> staining/discoloration. If it was a new garment I >> would wash it with some bleach, but I worry it won't >> survive that treatment. Lemon juice? Peroxide? Any >> suggestions? I apologize if this is an already-covered >> subject. >> Cynthia > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
