I think salt is something that can stop colour coming out of fibres,
since most dyes, (including stains, of course), are only sparingly
soluble in a salt solution.
Royal Navy sailors used to wash their blue and white collars in
sea-water rather than fresh water so that the colour would not run.
I would firstly advise that you check the Arachne archives for the
valuable advice that Jeri has written on the subject of washing textiles
over the years.
However, I will add that whereas cottons and linens (cellulose fibres)
are stronger when wet and have some resistance to alkalis (ie
dete
Some years ago, I used to dye silk scarves with acid dyes in a microwave.
After dyeing, I washed them in a good quality washing up liquid, or a hand-
wash liquid, rinsed once, and then rinsed again with a small quantity of
vinegar in the water. I still have some of these scarves myself, and always
I can't find the source I wanted.
>From Isabel Wingate, *Textile Fabrics and their Selection* sixth edition, 1970
>(it's an old text book)
In the back of the book is a list of various stains and methods of removing
them. Unfortunately you need to know what caused the stain.
HTH
Cynthia
On
But surely, vinegar is also acidic as well as lemon juice. I think I would
rather avoid both as they would both work on the fibres. Nor would I take
that much notice of what is being done in the dying industry. They are not
particularly worried about the survival rates of their products, only to
I think I remember something about lemon juice not rinsing out--like the
enzymes--vinegar is much better for the final rinse
Cynthia
On Feb 14, 2013, at 3:17 AM, Alex Stillwell wrote:
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> Thank you Robin. I agree. I would not even contemplate using enzyme based
> products for treating silk
Hi Arachnids
Re: NO! Sorry for shouting, but I've seen what enzyme soaks can do to bones
and flesh, never mind delicate fabrics. First of all, an enzyme is a molecule
that facilitates a chemical reaction in another molecule.
Robin P.
Los Angeles, California, USA
robinl...@socal.rr.com
When I
- Sue Babbs wrote:
I was wondering if one could get an enzyme based solution to remove the food
stains.
NO! Sorry for shouting, but I've seen what enzyme soaks can do to bones and
flesh, never mind delicate fabrics. First of all, an enzyme is a molecule that
facilitates a chemical
I wash silk regularly, all my nighties and slips are silk. I usually do
what David has suggested on some occasions I have even used 'preen' ( a
prewash spray on stain remover to remove bad stains. This is a method of
last resort, and I leave it on for less than minute before washing the
garment
I was wondering if one could get an enzyme based solution to remove the food
stains. If there is a gentle one for fabrics. I use one on the carpets and
furniture after the cat has brought up a fur ball. I have no knowledge of
their long term safety for use on the fabrics, but they do remove th
Alex,
A dear friend has asked me for help renovating her mother's hand-embroidered
light-weight dressing gown that she has inherited. She can remember her mother
washing it and we do not know how to treat the stains, probably food. Any
suggestions will be appreciated.
When I'm in doubt I always
Hi Arachnids
A dear friend has asked me for help renovating her mother's hand-embroidered
light-weight dressing gown that she has inherited. She can remember her mother
washing it and we do not know how to treat the stains, probably food. Any
suggestions will be appreciated.
Happy lacemaking
Ale
Dear Lace Launderers,
I write on Arachne for the person washing lace at home. Museum
conservators have much more training in the use of chemicals and advanced
techniques.
You often are not equipped at home to do what they might tackle. It is
almost more than many can attempt when I spec
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