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Cleaning Velvet Fabric

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Date: 04/07/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Fabric | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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Can I put 2 large pieces of velvet fabric, that have gotten wet and now smell like mildew, in the washing machine? I figure they're ruined "as is" so what's the difference if I wet them? Any one have any experience with this dilemma?

Thanks,
Juanita from Homewood, IL
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By cschooley (Guest Post)
I washed my velvet curtains on gentle cycle. they seem to be fine. I wash all my dry clean only fabrics, so far no problems. i have been doing it for years.

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By Laura (Guest Post)
I had a long piece of velvet that had wax spilled all over it. I used "goo dissolving" liquid that was amazing on the velvet. I even spot cleaned some dirt spots with it. I cleaned the areas with a little liquid detergent and water, using a soft toothbrush. The velvet is like new!

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By Elaine (Guest Post)
Juanita,
What happened? Did it work for you?

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By mary e (Guest Post)
your first two posts are correct. cold water and a bit of vinegar. gentle cycle, plenty of cold rinse water. no dryer!

Posted on 04/08/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By smcarney (94) Profile Contact
Just set it on cold, gentle (handwash) cycle. Use a rinse of 1/2 to 3/4 cup white vinegar to remove the smell. Hang to dry and then brush to fluff. Should be just fine! Good luck!

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Like you said, they are already ruined, what does it matter? I would try it, you may be surprised. I don't think I would put it in the dryer tho.

Posted on 04/07/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

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