Re: [h-cost] mildew stains

2013-10-29 Thread Sharon Collier
I've also heard that after your preferred method of cleaning, set the item in the sun. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Katy Bishop Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:13 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-co

Re: [h-cost] mildew stains

2013-10-29 Thread Carmen Beaudry
I've had good luck using lemon juice. Carmen Sent from my iPad > On Oct 29, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: > > Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get mildew stains out of white > cotton? I have a favorite white cotton (or maybe linen and cotton) > Victorian repro. blouse that wa

Re: [h-cost] mildew stains

2013-10-29 Thread Maggie Koenig
White vinegar helps to kill mold. Maggie Koenig Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Katy Bishop wrote: > > Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get mildew stains out of white > cotton? I have a favorite white cotton (or maybe linen and cotton) > Victorian repro. blouse th

Re: [h-cost] mildew stains

2013-10-29 Thread Kim Baird
All I can suggest if a 24-hour soak in Oxyclean. That's been my best results for all stains. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Katy Bishop Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 12:13 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-co

[h-cost] mildew stains

2013-10-29 Thread Katy Bishop
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get mildew stains out of white cotton? I have a favorite white cotton (or maybe linen and cotton) Victorian repro. blouse that was left damp and now it's mildew stained. Makes me so sad. Katy -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com