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I know I read somewhere about how to get rid of the yellowy stains on clothing that has been packed away but I can't remember where or how. We got some hand-me-downs of newborn babygro's from a friend of mine and some of them have yellowish stains on them, around the neckline. Anyone know how to get rid of them?

Any tips?

Thank you !!

So long as things are good fabric they are OK to boil wash.

Some kind of cauldron, a venerable wooden spoon, and the kitchen hob.

1 tablesp. Eco powder

1 Tablesp Eco 'bleach'


At least 2 kettlefuls of boiling water to dissolve powder.

Enter article, already stain-treated the ways suggested on the other thread. Or soaked in washing soda overnight as per packet instructions. Cook it up for about 20 minutes, longer if soiled badly. Rinse very well, 3 or 4 times or in washing machine. Dry in sunshine.


Reconditioned lots of linen like this, handkerchiefs, pillowcases, flannels, T shirts, T towels, jeans.

Method sterilises. It also loosens all surplus dye and pre-shrinks fabrics, which is useful before dressmaking.


For felt pen try rubbing garment with one of those Dettol wipes, must contain solvent. Biro gets off with methylated or white spirits. Not good for your skin, and must not be done near the cooker.

Try the Dr Beckmann's (Stain Devils) brand. Their stain remover for food/tannins should remove yellowing on baby clothes. It's the stain remover labelled 'Tea, Red Wine, & Fruit Juice'.


Or check the Stain Devils website for alternate stain products and fabric types: http://www.dr-beckmann.co.uk/how-to-remove-stains/.


These stain products work really well b/c they're specifically chemically formulated to target different types of staining. If you're using the one for fruit stains on brightly coloured children's clothes, just have a care not too leave the stain on too long. Clothes dyes for babies and children are often vegetable-based dyes which can lighten if you leave the stain remover on too long. (I got distracted and once turned a brown and pink toddler dress into orange and cream, doh!)

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