how do I clean an antique babtisimal dress that has yellowed?

Answer 1

If you're planning on having a baby wear the dress, drycleaning chemicals are way too strong. Soak the dress in a mixture of vinegar and water, and then set it out in the sun to dry. The sun will naturally whiten the dress. I can't emember the exact amount of vinegar, but I got this advice from a professional drycleaner when i brought in a yellowed dress.

Answer 2

LEMON juice....with a cool water solution of liquid detergent...in a shallow pan or container float the fabric into the water.under the flat container position a dowel rod or suitable replacement in the "middle" gently rock the garment as you would a baby. This labor of love will gently remove the yellowing and then drop in 4 eyedrops of bleach....and rock some more. next place garment between 2 fluffy white towels and place the water pan ( with water ) on top this presses the garment and OSMOSIS will remove most of the water....lay in a windowsill or other bright sunny spot.....for final drying.

Answer 3

I would check with a dry cleaner first but if it can be washed I'd try Oxyclean. My mother just got my confirmation dress white again & it's 15+ years old! She soaked it for a few hours, spun it dry & dryed it flat. Dress looks brand new. She did the same for parts of her wedding dress too!!

Answer 4

I'd take it to a professional cleaner,and I would ask around and do some checking before doing it

Answer 5

i took an old yellowed baptisimal dress to the cleaners and he wouldn't touch it. he said the chemicals would ruin it more. just treasure the memories from the old dress and buy a new one

Answer 6

Be VERY careful! I'd take it to a professional cleaner that specializes in this kind of thing.

Answer 7

hydrogen peroxide in cool water in a sink or wash basin, let sit half an hour and rinse well,

Answer 8

take it to a cleaner