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Cleaning Your QuiltHow to wash a quilt and what to use
If you use your quilt on a daily basis, you will eventually need to wash it. If your quilt was made in the past 70 years or so, you can probably wet wash it with a minimum of fear. (If you have an older quilt, or are worried about dye or ink migration, read our article on (Quilt Care first.) For modern quilts that you are going to wash in the washer and put in the dryer, any gentle soap will do. As long as you rinse the quilt thoroughly, you shouldn't have a problem. For washing heirloom or older quilts, we don't recommend soap because of the residue it leaves. This residue actually attracts dirt. We suggest Soak, which is a gently scented, biodegradable, phosphate-free and rinse-free wash. Soak was formulated for knitters, but it has also drawn a following of crafters as well as people who hand-wash their clothes. It's perfect for knits, quilts, hand-washables, stuffed toys and lingerie. It works on those stubborn pencil marks on quilts, too! To use Soak, dissolve 1 tsp in 1 gallon of cool water. Immerse item for 5 - 10 minutes. Gently squeeze out. Rinse if desired. No scrubbing necessary! Soak is available in three fragrances. Each 14 oz bottle will do about 80 one-gallon washes. To order, click on the hyperlinked name below. Order Flora Soak (think spring garden) for $15.99 Order Aquae Soak (think sea air) for $15.99 Order Citrus Soak (think clean citrus fruit) for $15.99
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