What is a good way to clean rust stains on old doilies and linens?
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Here are a bunch of great links!
https://forum.crochetville.com/topic/61702-cleaning-old-doilies/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/fabric/the-right-way-to-clean-vintage-linens-2856409?expand_all_questions=1
http://oldfashionedliving.com/vintagefabric.html
http://www.antique-linens.com/laundryTips.html
http://www.alleyroselinens.com/pages/CareofLinens.htm
I never use bleach as it can weaken the fibers over time. I typically use baking soda and vinegar.
Cleaning Vintage Linens
Have you tried oxy clean? I use a product called stain solver. It can be purchased on line.
Let them soak in a white vinegar water solution with a little salt for a few hours or overnight. Then rinse with cold water and let dry in the sun. Should do the trick.
Wink rust out. Check also the carbona line of stain removers. Yellow bottles in the laundry isle.
mix salt and lemon juice and apply the paste to the marks and leave for a few minutes and wash & rinse well.
Dawn dish soap and Oxyclean or a denture cleaning tablet like Efferdent