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Mildew On Cotton
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I have found eight lovely cotton pillowcases in a case I'd forgotten about in the loft but unfortunately they are speckled with orangey marks. Can anyone suggest the best way to try and get rid of the marks, a couple of them are embroidered in coloured silks so I couldn't use bleach on those which is the only thing I can think of. All suggestions gratefully received, they are so pretty and belonged to my grandmother -such a shame
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Thank you all for such good suggestions, I will have a look for citric acid and I will try the milk on one of them first vakayu, glad I didn't use bleach before I asked, gingejbee and I'm afraid the marks are too numerous to embroider gness, (Even if I could, which I can't :0( ) Thanks everyone again -rosy
Update-my neighbour gave me some Mould Remover spray (W5 from Lidl) and, touch wood, it seems to have helped. I sprayed the mould quite generously then put the case back in the milk and left it for a few hours. The marks are quite faint and I will be able to use the pillowcases now. I did say that they were 'speckled' tho', so not sure if that would work on heavier stains but definately worth a try. Thank you all for your kind replies, signed 'one very happy bunny' :0)