{"title":"Antique \u0026 Fabric Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eSafe cleaning for the fabrics you can’t replace. Perk and Booost gently remove age stains, old blood, water marks and yellowing from antique and vintage clothing, christening gowns, lace, quilts, silk, doll clothes and delicate textiles — in cold water, without bleach. Both are biodegradable and reusable. When an heirloom is too precious for a washing machine, these are the products restorers reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perk","title":"Perk","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerk is an ultra-concentrated, reusable cold-water cleaner for delicate and antique fabrics. Use it on antique or vintage clothing, doll clothes, cloth dolls, christening gowns, stuffed animals and toys, quilts, foxed or antique lace, silk and virtually any other fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerk safely removes old blood, iodine, food, yellow and brown age stains, water marks, asphalt and most other difficult stains from just about any fabric. Even taffeta keeps most of its original crispness. Perk is completely biodegradable and will not harm septic systems. For really stubborn stains, add \u003cstrong\u003eBooost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDilute one part Perk with three parts cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmerse the item for one to one and a half hours, agitating from time to time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse under cold running water. Remove excess by rolling in a towel and pressing — do not twist or wring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo remove any residue, dip in a white-vinegar bath (one ounce vinegar to a cup of water), then rinse again in cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e For tough spots, pour Perk directly on the area and soak about half an hour. Some fabrics are not colorfast — test on an inside seam or hem first. Remove and wash trim like ric-rac, velvet and velveteen separately. Perk softens glue, so avoid flocked fabrics and glued-on trim. Save the diluted solution to reuse as a first wash for heavily soiled items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains surfactants that can irritate the eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush with plenty of water; if irritation persists, consult a physician. 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Take different-colored garments apart first to avoid any bleeding. Do not use on flocked designs or glued-on trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective in hard or soft water. Environmentally safe, with no chlorides or perborates, no fumes and no odor. Safe for septic systems, flame-retardant fabrics and easy-care fabrics. Booost is used only with Perk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before placing a garment in a diluted Perk solution, add Booost at one teaspoon per pint of total liquid. Mix or shake, then add the garment. An hour or two of soaking usually removes most stubborn soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz. jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep out of the reach of children. 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This book teaches you the principles conservators use so you can care for delicate textiles yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn preventative, less invasive approaches to cleaning, stain removal and storage — most of them using common household items and products you can buy online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianne DeBeixedon is well known in the world of doll conservation and restoration. 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