How Do You Remove Yellow Spots On Vintage Fabrics?
Vintage fabrics pick up yellow age spots when they are improperly stored in a humid area, and removing the spots requires patience and effort. Some stains cannot be completely removed, no matter what you do, because the contaminants and moisture that cause the spots also cause the fibers of the fabric to become brittle. Soaking the fabric to saturate the fibers and using liquid softener in the rinse water is the most effective way to get rid of yellow spots and to keep the damaged fibers from becoming so brittle they break. Pour a drop of liquid laundry detergent, about the size of a quarter, on the yellow spot and rub it in gently. If the spot is large, add more drops as needed. Pour the remaining detergent from the cap in the washbasin. Pour warm water in the wash basin and add the borax. Submerge the vintage fabric in the soapy water, and allow it to soak for 30 minutes. Wash the fabric by rubbing it against itself. Rinse out the soapy water with cold water until the water runs clea
