I bought a pretty silk scarf and then found a price-sticker sized, sticky spot of glue. It is silk. Can anyone help with getting the glue spot off without dry cleaning?? It's for resale and I was hoping to be able to spot clean with something from around the house.
posted on August 11, 2003 03:44:28 PM new
I sell scarfs also. I would put the scarf on and mention the spot. The spot can't be that big. Where I live to clean a scarf is $2.00 and maybe that would be worth it if the scarf has a good name on it. Check your dry cleaners they might beable to help you.
posted on August 11, 2003 04:10:42 PM new
Believe it or not, fingernail polish remover. I guarentee you the dry cleaners use this. I worked in the clothing business before I got smart. Try it on something else silk first, but I've always used it.
After that, my favorite cleaner is SPOT SHOT. It works and leaves no ring. But probably wouldn't work for sticky stuff, although it might! Get a can (walmart and sams here) I love it love it. You can clean your clothes even after you have them ON!
posted on August 11, 2003 05:09:48 PM new
Labelle, I've never had any luck spot cleaning silk, always seems to leave a background stain, but there are alot of different products on the market now.
Still, I'd either let the cleaners look at it, or plan on suggesting to your buyer that maybe the have a really gorgeous pin they can wear on top of the spot! lol...(sorry)
posted on August 11, 2003 07:03:23 PM new
Thanks for all of the advice!! Spot is along the outside edge!
I never thought of nail polish! -Is this the acetone kind? Or non-acetone?
$2 at the dry cleaner wouldn't be bad though! This is a nice British one-made by a specialty house. Definitely worth the $2.
I have other silk ones that were bought somewhere along the way and have problems--I am going to try the nail polish on one of them too!!
You know I have quite a few beautiful scarves that have holes, runs, tears, frays. Anyone know any craft projects that they may be used for--to use as a suggestion in a group auction?? Or any thoughts?? They are just so very pretty!! I hate to pitch them.
posted on August 11, 2003 07:23:28 PM new
Hi Cathy,
I had dozens of silk scarves that had seen MUCH better days - stains, tears, general wear and tear, etc. I listed them in batches of about 15, making sure I pointed out the problems.
Some people use scarves for doll costuming, quilts, etc.
If there are any Vera or other big names, try to put that in your title.
Come to think of it, I really oughta get the ones I still have up and running! LOL!
Lucy
Life's too short to drink cheap wine...
edited 'cuz I didn't pick up on Cathy's name. Must be too much wine!
[ edited by ohmslucy on Aug 11, 2003 07:37 PM ]
posted on August 11, 2003 07:32:57 PM new
Labelle - There are a lot of quilting groups that make quilts for various charity groups. There was one a few that banded together to make them for children of 9/11 victims. Those groups are alway looking for fabric donations, you may be able to find some information on those groups on the web.
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posted on August 11, 2003 08:09:32 PM new
If you decide to try the nail polish remover, try it in a place that is not visible, to check for colorfastness.That's probably not easy on a scarf though.A good drycleaner does not use nail polish remover by the way, it can damage some fabrics as well as possibly removing the color (They do use an acetone containing product)Usually drycleaning will remove that type of thing without the addition of any other spotting agent.
