Q: Two 100% clean new quilts(<4 yrs old) were stored on wire shelves in a closet,now have mysterious yellow stains. Will this remove those stains?

I just had to clean two very large white table cloths that had been stored on hangers. I'm sure these were much older than 4 years, maybe even 40 years. They were next to a chimney that leaked and were stained. I soaked them in the washing machine in hot water and Oxyclean for 3 to 4 hours. I filled the washer to large load and used about 7 scoops. I would have soaked them longer but I needed to go to bed. I ran them through the wash cycle and then washed them again but without any detergent, mostly to get the soap out. I think I used to much soap. Anyway, they came out bright white. I was very pleased. I tried Orvus on some doilies and it did not work but the Oxyclean did. This is now my go-to solution. Sorry Orvus. The yellow stains could be rust and Oxyclean may not take that out.

Q: Can this be used to spot clean lace on a vintage wedding dress?

The Orvus soap worked really well on the lace of my wedding dress from 1989. I did soak the whole dress though, I am not certain how it would perform as a "spot clean", but you could try it.

Question 1

How many loads will the 8 oz. container wash in a front loader?  (I understand I'd first have to mix the amount for each wash with  water first.)

Accepted Answer

I believe the recommended amount per wash load (for a top-load machine) is one tablespoon, and since one tablespoon is 0.5 ounce, that means you would get 16 loads per 8 oz. container. Again, this is based on the amount recommended for a top-load machine. I am not familiar with recommended equivalents for front-loading machines.

Question 2

Is this safe for horse blankets that are waterproof?

Accepted Answer

It's very gentle and would not melt the coating. Try some on a small spot first. LOL Actually they use this to wash horses because it's easy to rinse off. It's sold in bigger containers for that purpose.

Question 3

Two 100% clean new quilts(<4 yrs old) were stored on wire shelves in a closet,now have mysterious yellow stains. Will this remove those stains?

Accepted Answer

I just had to clean two very large white table cloths that had been stored on hangers.  I'm sure these were much older than 4 years, maybe even 40 years.  They were next to a chimney that leaked and were stained.  I soaked them in the washing machine in hot water and Oxyclean for 3 to 4 hours.  I filled the washer to large load and used about 7 scoops.   I would have soaked them longer but I needed to go to bed.  I ran them through the wash cycle and then washed them again but without any detergent, mostly to get the soap out.  I think I used to much soap.  Anyway, they came out bright white.  I was very pleased.  I tried Orvus on some doilies and it did not work but the Oxyclean did.  This is now my go-to solution.  Sorry Orvus.   The yellow stains could be rust and Oxyclean may not take that out.

Question 4

Can this be used to spot clean lace on a vintage wedding dress?

Accepted Answer

The Orvus soap worked really well on the lace of my wedding dress from 1989. I did soak the whole dress though, I am not certain how it would perform as a "spot clean", but you could try it.

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Brand Name	Quilters Rule
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (309)
Global Trade Identification Number	00032332210086
Item Form	Sheet
Item Volume	8 fluid ounces
Item Weight	3.84 ounces
Manufacturer	Notions - In Network
Material Features	Biodegradable
Material Type Free	dye free,Phosphate free,Fragrance free,Sulfate Free
Model Number	QR-QS
Number of Items	1
Part Number	QR-QS
Scent	Unscented
Size	8 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Concentrated
Specific Uses For Product	Biodegradable, Chemical Free, Dye Free
Surface Recommendation	Fabric
UPC	771948910132 400010767021 032332210086 078433171086
Unit Count	8 Ounce

8 oz Orvus Quilt Soap

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