Cleaning a Christening Dress
I'm trying to get my daughter's baptism dress whiter. Please help.
By Karen from Melrose, MN
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By
02/09/2011
Yup, I agree with Bkvander, soak it in Oxyclean. My sister did one that was 70+ years old and it came out white as can be!
By
02/08/2011
Soak it in Oxy Clean.
By
02/07/2011
How about washing with Boraxo?
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Cleaning an Antique Christening Dress
My father's 1901 christening dress in showing signs of wear and tear after being used many times over the years. I would like to use it for my great granddaughter's christening, but don' know the safest way to clean it. What is safe way to wash it?
By Fran H.
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By wasshrunk
01/19/2012
It depends on the fabric. I agree about contacting a local museum. You can also check on the internet on how to clean antique clothing. You need to be very careful with it.
I used to collect antique clothing and there are books on the subject.
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JEAN from Philadelphia, PA
RE: Cleaning a Christening Dress
We are expecting our very first grandchild in February. I was terrified to clean and whiten our family
heirloom christening dress which was hand made in 1935. I used a soaking solution of Clorox Oxygen Action, warm water, and a sprinkle of laundry soap, soaking for about 15 minutes. The soft batiste fabric is now beautifully white and clean, and I am very happy with the results. (09/16/2006)
By cindy
I want to used my old baptismal dress on a grandchild, but it is 40 years old and has turned yellow. How can I get it back to white?
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