How Do You Clean Heirloom Vintage Linens?
Vintage linens are a hobby for many collectors. But when you’re trying to restore and maintain linens that have been handed down through your family, the piece is valuable in a whole new way. You will want to pay particular attention to cleaning and storing your priceless pieces. Read on to learn more. Most vintage linens will come to you with some degree of fabric wear, staining or discoloration. Normal laundering techniques are much too harsh for these linens. The fabrics are simply too fragile and you could cause further damage. The best techniques for cleaning the linens are, ironically enough, probably similar to laundering techniques that would’ve been used when they were new. Begin with the “first, do no harm” mentality. Add two or three capfuls of baby shampoo to a sink or large pot of tepid water. Stir to blend and carefully add linen piece. Very gently swirl the fabric around in the water, careful not to overwork it or twist the fabric. Allow to soak several hours or overnigh
