This Is Not A Nice Topic

[abstibus]

I had a very nasty attack of a close cousin of the Norovirus and the inevitable happened with the 'runs' - well, gallops.

[maggiebee]

No desky we're NOT!!

[EcclesCake]

I'm not sure if Vanish has a biological ingredient if it doesn't you should add a measure of bio washing powder when you soak.

I have some beautiful old linen sheets and desperately want to save them too.

[abstibus]

Eccles
I found Vanish worked a treat when I was given some lovely old linen that had gone discoloured from being kept in a drawer.
This sheet was part of my grandmother's 'wedding chest', so you can see why I am keen to rescue it.
a-m

[EcclesCake]

The yellowing from ageing is quite different to what your are trying to remove this time, hence the need for a biological component.

[mrs_overall]

Here is some advice that may help

http://www.antique-linens.com/laundering.html

[mrs_overall]

Astibus - am I forgiven?

[mrs_overall]

oh gawd, I can't even spell your name right

[EcclesCake]

Sorry there was a word missing from my first post. I *would* want to save them too.

The ones I inherited had been stored in acid free tissue and were immaculate, although one had a small repair made to it. I sat and stared at the repair because it was some of the finest workmanship I had ever seen, probably done almost 100yrs ago!

[abstibus]

Of course you are, Mrs O.
Now if I could borrow your marigolds...?

[Baldric]

^^^ you'll have to get the sand out of them first! ^^^

[mrs_overall]

I present you with a gift of my fifth best pair of marigolds