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Removing Starch from Doilies

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Date: 06/05/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Linens and Blankets | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I'm looking for a way to remove starch from a doily. This is a crocheted doily that was heavily starched. I would like it to be pliable again. I've soaked it in hot water, have laundered it several times. Nothing has worked so far. Any suggestions?

Barbara from Phoenix, AZ
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By shishi (38) Profile Contact
I used some liquid stiffener from the fabric store, and it won't wash out either. I regret using it.

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By susabelle (10) Contact
If the wash didn't take it out, then I'll just bet it wasn't starched to begin with! I have some wonderful crocheted christmas tree ornaments that I thought were starched but obviously aren't, after 20 years they still look amazing. They are covered with some sort of plastic coating. I'll bet your doily was done the same way, it was preserved with something permanent. Starch always dissolves in water.

Posted on 06/07/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

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