Fade/stain on a baby quilt
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Tulsa Gwamah
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I have a baby quilt that I embroidered and it looks like there are "rusty" water stains and one place where something red faded on it. I don't want to use bleach because it might fade out the embroidery thread. My daughter suggested that I use hydrogen peroxide and/or soda to try to remove these stains, but I have been unable to find this solution anywhere online. Does anyone have a "fix" for my dilemma?
16 answers
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www.themakeyourownzone.com/2012/02/homemade-stain-removers-with-hydrogenperoxide
Janet Pizaro
on Jul 27, 2016
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Spot of rust can be removed if in water, add the vinegar.
User
on Jul 27, 2016
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Rust is oxidation, so no bleach, it sets it. I have had success with Barkeeper's Friend, make a thin mixture with water and gently rub into stain and let sit, then wash it out. I sometimes need to do it a couple of times so I wash it out by hand. Then if there is any stain left, I dab a little lemon juice on it and put it in the sun. Just be careful, the sun will bleach it naturally, so it there is color to retain, try not to expose those areas. I found this works on blood stains, which are actually oxidation of the iron in your blood, also.
Beth Acee
on Jul 27, 2016
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lemon juice and sunshine.
Linda
on Jul 27, 2016
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Try soaking it in Sharon's Solution (sharonssolution.com). You can use it on the most delicate fabrics. Works for me.
Mom6329519
on Jul 27, 2016
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I always thought Hydrogen Peroxide is bleach. its what hairdressers use to bleach hair.
D roach
on Jul 27, 2016
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Soak in warm water and dissolve a dishwasher Pod in the water.Will remove stains new and the old ones you find on antique fabric.
Barbara C
on Jul 27, 2016
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this will help you : http://www.quilthistory.com/stain.htm
Led7310325
on Jul 27, 2016
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Try Epsom salts (odor-free) and boiling water, or else bicarbonate of soda and boiling water...
Rosa Maria Florido White
on Jul 27, 2016
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Try spraying it with "Resolve" both sides of fabric, roll it up and let sit for a day, then wash as usual.
Lindy S
on Jul 27, 2016
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Hydrogen Peroxide will fade or remove any organic substance such as food, blood. It is harmless and quite effective on many stains. Not knowing for sure what your stains are presents a problem, however I would try pouring some H2O2 on the stain(s)and blotting. You should know pretty quickly if it is going to work. I would put a dry cloth behing the area in question in case the stains can be absorbed through the back of the fabric. Another post recommended lemon juice and sunshine. I am an advocate of salt water and sunshine. For me, lemon juice has occasionally yellowed fabrics / created its own stain. If you still have stains after trying some of the ideas here, put your quilt on a flat surface in the sun. Cover it with a black plastic garbage bag. The idea here is that you don't want the sun fading your embroidery work. Cut a hole in the garbage bag just large enough to expose the stain. With a spray bottle, wet the area thoroughly throughout the day with a strong saltwater solution. No exact measurements, just about like sea water. Over time, maybe several days, you will see the fabric becoming whiter and whiter. Good luck to you. Let us know if any of the ideas here worked for you.
Vicki
on Jul 27, 2016
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I have used this trick on so many whites (clothes, pillow cases, antique linens etc.) and it has never done me wrong. http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/11/hydrogen-peroxide-magic.html It works and no degrading of the fabric. Make sure you use the "washing soda" which you can find at most grocery stores now with the detergents.
Shannon W
on Jul 27, 2016
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When my girls were babies they would stain their clothes. I squeezed fresh lemon juice on the stains, set the items out on my patio table overnight and let the dew settle in. The morning sun would dry the lemon juice/dew and remove the stain. I still do this when I stain my clothing. Hope this helps.
Elizabeth Roy
on Jul 28, 2016
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If its rust there is a product called whink in brown bottle in the household area at supermarket I have used many times will not fade color works instantly then wash while still wet I always do this at my washer you will instantly if its rust either way I Don't leave it set. If its blood or food use peroxide also will not fade color
Joy1500587
on Aug 01, 2016
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saturate it with lemon juice and pour salt on it, wait overnight and then treat again if not all gone. Wash per usual
ArtisMe2
on Aug 05, 2016
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I use concentrate and I have never put it in the sun, so I can't answer that. If it dries and it needs to be retreated, I just put more lemon juice on it.
ArtisMe2
on Aug 05, 2016
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