Moonchild
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Hi!
I have this beautiful simple white dress (possibly a wedding dress) that has these very stubborn yellow pit stains. I have carefully tried to use Nellie's WOW stick stain remover, that usually always does the trick regardless of fabric type, so it also works on delicates. And it did remove some, but far from all.
I tried soaking it in water and white laundry detergent to soften up the spots, but again, barely any difference.
Then, I tried something bold and risky, and soaked it in bleached water mix over night.
And it did make the dress a bit whiter and removed some of the slight yellowing in the back. But the pit stains remain strong.
I will post pictures in ca. 1-2 hours, as I am home at the moment. Sorry! I know pictures are essential to guide me a bit :P
I can until then explain a bit how the dress is.
It is sleeveless and is quite thick as it has a double layer of fabric. I do have trouble figuring out what type of material it is. If I run my fingers across the fabric, even the slightest dry skin will catch onto it. And the lining inside seems to be delicate and not just a strong synthetic polyester, as it has some tiny holes by the inside of the armpit. If I rubbed too hard, the holes would expand easily.
I have set an alarm to not forget to post pictures!!
But please, if you have any experience with whitening delicate fabrics, please please let me know. I might not be able to get a hold of the same materials since I am in Denmark, but I could probably find similar products that contains the same things :P
- I really want this dress (and actually other dresses as well) to be hung out in the store in preparations for the annual confirmation day, where all the girls are out shopping for white dresses! I do have other white dresses with pit stains or that have yellowed, that are not as delicate as this one. Again, any guaranteed whitening processes are very welcome!!
Thank you so much <3
I have this beautiful simple white dress (possibly a wedding dress) that has these very stubborn yellow pit stains. I have carefully tried to use Nellie's WOW stick stain remover, that usually always does the trick regardless of fabric type, so it also works on delicates. And it did remove some, but far from all.
I tried soaking it in water and white laundry detergent to soften up the spots, but again, barely any difference.
Then, I tried something bold and risky, and soaked it in bleached water mix over night.
And it did make the dress a bit whiter and removed some of the slight yellowing in the back. But the pit stains remain strong.
I will post pictures in ca. 1-2 hours, as I am home at the moment. Sorry! I know pictures are essential to guide me a bit :P
I can until then explain a bit how the dress is.
It is sleeveless and is quite thick as it has a double layer of fabric. I do have trouble figuring out what type of material it is. If I run my fingers across the fabric, even the slightest dry skin will catch onto it. And the lining inside seems to be delicate and not just a strong synthetic polyester, as it has some tiny holes by the inside of the armpit. If I rubbed too hard, the holes would expand easily.
I have set an alarm to not forget to post pictures!!
But please, if you have any experience with whitening delicate fabrics, please please let me know. I might not be able to get a hold of the same materials since I am in Denmark, but I could probably find similar products that contains the same things :P
- I really want this dress (and actually other dresses as well) to be hung out in the store in preparations for the annual confirmation day, where all the girls are out shopping for white dresses! I do have other white dresses with pit stains or that have yellowed, that are not as delicate as this one. Again, any guaranteed whitening processes are very welcome!!
Thank you so much <3
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