How can I remove stains from embroidery?
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Micmarky
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I bought two crewel embroidered pictures. They are framed with glass. The cloth is stained with what I assume is water stains. They are otherwise beautiful. I would love to remove the stains. Can you help?
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Here are some things you might try.
http://www.ala.org/alcts/preservationweek/advice/water-stain-textile
https://www.needlenthread.com/2011/11/cleaning-vintage-embroidery.html
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/caring-for-vintage-needlework-984399
https://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/stain-removal.html
I still use Woolite and Dreft, but my pieces are not museum quality and just sentimental.
Soak them in a bucket with water and Oxi Clean overnight. Next rinse them. Then put them in a pillow case and launder them on the delicate cycle with mild detergent. Hang to dry.
Soak in warm water with Woolite. Lay flat to dry.