My concerns are with plastic bags/containers and folding. My main collection that I'm focused on is vintage scarves that range from 100%silk, acetate, and so forth. I also have a very valueable collection of vintage handkercheifs and tablecloths. Any suggestions??
2007-12-31 04:56:07 · 7 answers · asked by ~ luv sis 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Here is the link to a fabulous article from the Smithsonian museum on the care and storage of antique linens. I've had this link saved in my Internet favorites for ages and refer to it each time I store away seasonal antique linens or when I purchase "new" antique linens and need to launder them. I hope you find the article as helpful as I do: http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmah/antqtext.htm
2007-12-31 08:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jodi teacher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-24 16:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use fabric softener on these items. It will break down the fibers over time.
2007-12-31 15:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use pillow cases of similar color to store. White for white, a light color for light colored items, and a dark color for dark colored items. Then, make sure they are in a DRY place that won't have any dampness. They all need to be kept dry and in a dark place. Avoid sunlight and florescent light.
2007-12-31 14:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by gigglings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dry cleaners have special containers for long term storage of linens. The air inside the box is removed and replaced with an inert gas that will not affect the linens inside. The downside is the expense and the fact that once you open the container and break the seal you would have to have it all done over again.
2007-12-31 13:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by mpberni 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
plastic is not good to store linens in. they can become yellowed and brittle. many people use acid free white tissue paper, one layer for each fold.
here's an article you might find useful....
http://www.ehow.com/how_4178_store-kitchen-linens.html
2007-12-31 13:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by maureen c 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother gave me a tip many, many years ago and it has always worked. If you want to keep things white...then store them in white. In other words...if you have anything vintage that is white...store them in white cotton pillow cases or wrapped in white cotton sheets. I can guarantee they will stay white for years. I had a wedding dress wrapped in a white sheet for over 20 years and when I unwrapped it...it was as white as the day I bought it.
2007-12-31 13:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Grandma of 2 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋