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Tips on safely cleaning 1950s 60s bright colored cotton gloves

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by anothertimevintageapparel, May 21, 2020.

  1. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    I have several pair with light soiling on the fingers only. Unfortunately, a light soak will not remove these. When I add anything more intense, they fade terribly.

    By mistake I used my Oxiclean spray which ruined the orange pair.

    Any suggestions?
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, May 21, 2020
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  2. bycinbyhand

    bycinbyhand VFG Member

    For gloves, I *generally* use that flake soap as used to be used to clean baby clothes.
     
    bycinbyhand, May 21, 2020
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  3. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    I wonder if I can still find that? Does it remove stains without a lot of soaking?
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, May 21, 2020
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  4. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    If they were mine, I'd use a mild detergent on the stains, let that sit for 15 minutes, gently work the stained area between your fingers, and let them soak for several hours in cool water (each color separately). Rinse and repeat if necessary (maybe even for 24-hour soak). I use Eucalan for a lot of hand wash items.
     
    denisebrain, May 22, 2020
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  5. bycinbyhand

    bycinbyhand VFG Member

    I get Zote (a bar soap) at the grocery store!
     
    bycinbyhand, May 23, 2020
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  6. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    Thank you for the ideas. I will experiment on a pair.
    Great suggestions
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, May 23, 2020
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  7. laurenm

    laurenm Registered Guest

    Maggie, do you use any of the scented Eucalans? I want something subtle and fresh and wondered if you have a fave?
     
    laurenm, May 24, 2020
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  8. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    @laurenm I do! I really like the lavender and the grapefruit—they are exceptionally natural and not at all overbearing. There is also an unscented.
     
    denisebrain, May 24, 2020
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  9. laurenm

    laurenm Registered Guest

    thanks @denisebrain
    That's the direction my nose was taking me!
     
    laurenm, May 24, 2020
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  10. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    I use lavender Eucalan too for some of my vintage sweaters - it's nice!
     
    Midge, May 24, 2020
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