How Do You Wash & Dry Vintage Linens?
Whether you found them at an antique store or had them passed on to you, vintage linens are beautiful and delicate. Unfortunately, many of these linens show their years of use and wear by the stains or tears that are present. Removing stains from vintage or heirloom linens can be tricky. Further complicating things, these linens have to be washed and handled with the utmost care. Fill your large bowl with cold water and add a few drops of mild liquid soap. Mix the two together until small bubbles form on the surface. Soak the vintage linens in cold water over night. Remove the vintage linens from the cold water. Rinse the item three to four times with cold water. Squeeze the linen gently to remove the water. Lay the linen flat onto a towel. Place the item out in the sun to dry for 24 hours. Elevate the item on a clothesline, so it does not get soiled by dirt or anything else. Repeat this process two or three times for best results. If your vintage linens are still stained, try some of
