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How do you clean your lolita dresses and your cosplays? Specifically I'd like to know-
>How to deal with stains on your burando
>How to freshen your cosplay if you're wearing it multiple days
>How to prevent the much hated pit stain on your jsks
>General laundry on lolita

I bought my first dresses recently, and frankly, I'm terrified of ruining them.

>> No.6636072

I have never owned loli so I can't comment on them. I'd imagine a good steamer would be good for general cleaning though. If you're worried about pit stains, you can add absorbent padding there.

For cosplays, I handwash things.

>> No.6636086

You can get or make reusable pit guards that you pin to the inside. I used to use those in theater all the time.

As for general Lolita laundry, I typically dry clean prints, and hand wash/hang dry everything else. I wash anything with lace inside a mesh laundry bag as well as using the delicate cycle. Most brand stuff is cotton or polyester, so hand washing is pretty safe if it isn't a print. I know some prints can be washed safely, but I usually dry clean to be safe.

>> No.6636089

>>6636072
>For cosplays, I handwash things.
What's your process for that?

>> No.6636091

>>6636057
Hang up cosplay between wearing.
Febreeze that shit before you sleep so it neutralizes odors while you sleep, and so it doesn't have that air freshener smell by the time you wake.

Hand-wash where possible. Washing machines, unless you know how to use and set them, will devour the often weaker stitching of your average cosplay, or simply obliterate the finer fabrics of lolita stuff.

For stains, they make simple little stain remover pens that aren't too brutal on colors and patterns.

>> No.6636101

>>6636089
Small tub. Either a little bit of liquid soap or laundry detergent depending on the material. Swish it around with my hands. Hang to dry.

>> No.6636116

>>6636101
I do the same with my brand but in a bathtub. I handwash all my clothes so I use the bathtub just in general. The important thing with brand is not to be rough with it. You can gently rub the fabric against itself if necessary but don't scrub (can cause balling and wear out the fabric).

As for stains: I went out in casual wear with a brand blouse and had a curry lunch (sure, it was silly) and I got a stain. I went home after a couple of hours, washed the stain and rubbed the fabric against itself gently, used magic eraser to get rid of the last bits and it's perfect. Pretty much my standard way of washing. I used cold water for this but sometimes for clothes I don't care about, I've noticed warm water gets rid of stains too (including blood).

>> No.6636117

Cosplays and cotton unprinted items are either handwashed, put on a delicate cycle or put in a delicates bag. Printed items I dryclean, but I have this one printed chiffon jsk with layers and details that I'm not entirely aure what to do with...

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Here, I'm guessing this will help
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>>6636123
2/2

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6636147

If you want to avoid pit stains, use this the night before you plan on wearing your dress/cosplay and shave/run a washcloth over your armpits in the morning. Use your regular stuff as well if it makes you feel more secure. I used to sweat so bad that all my shirts were stained just after one day at school and I had to wear jackets year round. I doubt too many people here have that much of a problem, so it should leave your pits nice and drier than the Sahara.

As for wearing something a day or two in a row, hang the garment up in the bathroom while you shower and then hit it with Fabreeze after. Gets rid of the wrinkles and makes it feel a little fresher if you don't have access to a washing machine or have to have it specially cleaned.

>> No.6636161

>How to deal with stains on your burando
Oxyclean. With smaller things like blouses, wristcuffs and what not, I'll soak them in a large bowl of oxyclean and cold water overnight. That usually does the trick for most stains, including pit stains... thankfully that hasn't been an issue for me yet) If it were a JSK, I'd just treat the area effected, though the water will soak in higher. Then handwash it out and hang dry. Tougher stains apparently can come out with white vinegar and baking soda.
>How to freshen your cosplay if you're wearing it multiple days
Fabreeze it, re-iron and hang it up, pretty much. Though I haven't worn the same costume for more than one day for probably 8 or 9 years.
>How to prevent the much hated pit stain on your jsks
If I'm wearing a cardigan over my jsk, I wear a tank top under it, usually one that rides up higher than the JSK itself. Also certian deodorants can prevent pit-stains on some people. I used to use a specific brand years ago and I'd get pit stains on everything, I switched, and haven't ever had that problem since.

>> No.6636194

>>6636123
>>6636125
This is adorable and useful. Are they GLB scans?

>> No.6636228
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6636228

Hey, so I need advice on how to remove iron stain (I believe it could be from an iron. could be something else) from my cosplay. What would be good for it. It's made of cotton BTW.

(Pic related. It's the costume)

>> No.6636254

I've found that my pit stains get a lot worse when I wear certain kinds of deodorant. Rather than faint yellow blotches I started to get big gray blobs. I've been told that some chemicals in anti-antiperspirants actually cause stains rather than ameliorate them. Is there any truth to that? If so, what kinds of deodorant should I use to avoid this problem?

>> No.6636413

>>6636254
someone answer this please

>> No.6636438

>>6636413
It's answered here. >>6636147
This is a slow board, so the best way to bump is to be relevant: Respond to someone with a question, add your own experiences, just something.

>> No.6636443

>>6636254
it can be true because you're putting strange chemicals right on your pores. Usually the chemists know what they can and can't add, but everyone's body is different. If you're finding that you react better to some than others, it could be a brand thing (such as secret or dove). I know there are ones that work with the natural pH of your body and basically time the release of certain chemicals. You could look at those since they're priced at the same amount as others and can be bought in the same place.

>> No.6636587

>>6636228
vinegar.
it also wouldn't kill you to google such things. it's a common laundry thing.

>> No.6636600

If you can, it's better to use water with a splash of vodka instead of febreeze.
Quite a few people are allergic to febreeze (and it's nasty in general if you spray too much)
I acually passed out because someone in the elevator had doused their costume in febreeze.

/PSA over

>> No.6636617

Theatre Equity Standards

Things that touch skin: Tights, undershirts, blouses(if no undershirt) bloomers, etc: Machine or handwash between wears.
Things that dont touch skin: Dresses, coats, skirts, etc: Spritz with vodka water and hang up. Full wash as needed (usually every other wear, but you can be more flexible since you're not a theatre.)

>> No.6636638

>>6636600
>>6636617
Vodka? Really?

>> No.6636653

>>6636443
>>6636254

Arm & Hammer's Essentials Natural Deoderant, unscented. It's a godsend. I used to sweat through other antiperspirants, and stained a lot of shirts until I ultimately stopped wearing light colored tops.
Now? I can wear ivory all day like a boss. Even worked in Texas summer heat (I would sweat a little, but nowhere near what I used to, never had a reaction, never smelled, never stained)

>> No.6636658

>>6636638
Yes. When it evaporates it's odorless and kills the bacteria that cause stink.

>> No.6636663

I will admit I make all of my own cosplays, I make sure to pre treat fabric and wash it before I sew, it prevents the fabric from bleeding on lighter colors too much, or shrinking after being sewn. I like my costumes to be ready to be thrown in the wash when ever so I can wear them. but I only typically wear a costume one day during the weekend and wash it when I get home.

I also had a maid outfit made for me from my maid cafe, the fabric bleeds on everything and I have to get that dry cleaned only. the only bad part is that it still bleeds a little when being dry cleaned. I saw the slight color difference in the white after being dry cleaned :C

>> No.6636668

>>6636663
Try washing the maid dress with shout color catcher. For areas where it's bled over to the white, you can try to *carefully* use oxyclean, or just use a bakingsoda paste.

>> No.6636674

>>6636057
>How to freshen your cosplay if you're wearing it multiple days

Garment steamer, mostly.
If needed, I'll do a baking soda paste on the underarms, rinse that, let dry, then steam the whole thing for good measure.

>> No.6636713

what about old sweat stains? I bought a costume from someone awhile back, never tried treating it as I had other costumes on hand to wear to the con. Google is telling me to soak in water and ammonia overnight?

>> No.6636759

My mum very kindly decided to wash some of my blouses and OTKs for me. I appreciated the gesture, but she didn't double check with me beforehand that the stuff was okay for the washing machine and one of my blouses has shrunk. It still fits everywhere but the sleeves which are now much too short. Is there any way to fix this?

In other news, if anybody's interested, Angelic Pretty OTKs seem to handle the washing machine very well. She washed first gen Wonder Party OTKs in ivory in the machine and the pink socks from the Dreaming Girl LP and they're just fine, which is good. I know some socks don't like the washing machine.

>> No.6636854

>>6636759
You can use conditioner. Let soak in conditioner + warm water, then lay it out on a towel and gently stretch the arms. It may not get it all the way back to normal, but it might make it wearable.

>> No.6636866

>>6636854

Thank you ever so much, anon. I was really worried one of my favourite blouses was lost forever! I'll try that. This is probably a ridiculous question, but by conditioner you mean like, fabric conditioner?

>> No.6636876

>>6636713

I've used baking soda paste on old set in sweat stains, and it worked like a charm.

Soak your costume in lukewarm water for a good while to loosen up the stain. Do not use hot water.
Lay out on a towel and pat away excess water, but leave slightly damp.
Combine baking soda with enough water to make a thick paste. Apply to the stained areas of the costume while still damp. Using a toothbrush or fingernail brush, scrub it into the stain. Really, really scrub it.
Let set for 1-2 hours.
Hand wash and hang dry normally.

Can repeat the baking soda trick if it doesn't get 100% out the first time.

>> No.6636885

>>6636116
blood you do want to be careful though; if it's fresh, rinsing with cold water will help to wash most of it out. hot will only help set it faster.

>> No.6636903

>>6636759
yes, most brand socks do fine in the wash, though the type with a lacy top i recommend air-drying and gently stretching the lace back out so it doesn't get too crinkled.

>> No.6636936

>>6636903

I read a story on a girl's blog about a pair of Baby and AP socks she'd washed that had ended up ruining both socks though socks from both brands had been fine in the washing machine. I think it's just a matter of trial and error.

I've been handwashing pretty much everything with lace on it because I've been terrified of the lace turning into a fuzzy mess.

>> No.6636959

>Dryclean most precious/print pieces about every 6 months which is usually ~2 wears tops
>Air the above out regularly between wears no matter what
>Washing machine on delicate & air/hang dry everything else regularly/weekly (all blouses, plain cotton skirts/JSK's, socks+bloomers etc).

Funnily enough, I was talking to a drawing teacher today and she happened to mention she once knew a lolita she invited to model for fashion drawing... apparently her clothes smelled awful like they hadn't been washed in forever and were drenched in old lady perfume. Tfw I wasn't surprised at all.

>> No.6636984

>>6636959

I'm too afraid to have things drycleaned; I've heard so many stories of things being stolen.

>> No.6636996
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Does anyone have any tips for washing velveteen? From the tags, it looks like it can be machine washed, but I've never had to deal with a fabric like this before and I'm worried about destroying it somehow.

>> No.6637013

>>6636866
Nope! Hair conditioner.

>> No.6637019

>>6636984
I use a drycleaner that specializes in designer and high end clothing and has a really good reputation, but they're also very expensive which is why I only go about twice a year.

I'm moving soon though, so I'm worried about finding a new place that's as reputable. I feel your pain, because I've heard horror stories too, of pieces being ruined etc.

>> No.6637035

>>6636996
DO NOT get drycleaned. Drycleaning will melt the screenprint off and often ruins velveteen.

Test a little corner of the dress in water first, and handwash/spot clean in cool water with a gentle detergent.

>> No.6637165

>>6637035
Jfc, thank god most of AP's stuff can be washed at home. Thanks for your help, anon!

>> No.6637252

Please OP be very careful when washing lolita prints. They often bleed and can ruin the dress.
Check out the list of egl of what can and can't be washed before you dunk it in water

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>>6637013

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not.

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Stain sticks. Not sure if they'd remove blood or anything but these are really handy when you get a small stain on your cosplays/clothes.

>> No.6637321

>>6637252
link to what can & can't be washed:
>http://egl.livejournal.com/18667451.html

>> No.6637383

Is it bad that I was waiting for somebody to ask how to remove cum/semen stains from cosplay?

>> No.6637413

>>6636653
this

>> No.6637447

>>6636876
thanks Anon! I'll give it a whirl this weekend.

>> No.6637471

>>6637265
Not that poster, but this is a common way to deshrink woolen sweaters. The proteins in the hair conditioner which make the hair look shiny also meld to the woven (natural) fibres and expand them, reducing the shrunken effect. If your blouse is synthetic blend, you're SOL btw.

Also, Conditioner in my experience is not enough, you have to use the thick white hair treatment essences from those pots. Slather it on the blouse and soak the blouse in warm water overnight, Tug at it with good force (but not too hard!) to regain original size, then use wool wash when re-laundering in the morning.

>> No.6637544

This is seriously embarassing but it's probably the only thread I could find advice for this sort of thing.

I kind of got period blood all over my brand dream dress and I tried virtually everything to get the stain off.. It worked somewhat, but you can still see that distinctive brown mark on the sides. Here's the bigger problem. I am in desperate need for money due to being layed off around a month ago and haven't been able to land anything, and since I'm not as devoted to the fashion atm I was thinking of selling said dress... Does anyone have advice on getting old period blood stains out of brand-quality fabric without ruining it? It has to end up looking clean or I will not be able to sell this dress.

>> No.6637610

I don't own any lolita, so please test this on your things before you try it, but hand soap works wonders on getting blood out of clothes. rub the bar on the stain in cool water, then work the lather in a bit. Depending on how old the stain is, it may or may not start coming out then and there.

After you've soaped it, just wash it and it should be more or less stain free, and it can be repeated if necessary.

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>>6637544
I don't have good advice, but I'm just always so scared of this happening and I'm so sorry it happened to you!

>> No.6637617

>>6637610
Want to second this. Dish soap works wonders as well, the reason I've heard is it's made to break up fats and acids like those found in meat/food grease, which blood contains similar of.

>> No.6637640

>>6637544
Seconding dish soap. There are some other options, but what color is the dress? Hydrogen peroxide applied directly to the stain can be tricky -- it may or may not be safe (test it somewhere inconspicuous first) -- but it's effective.

>> No.6637645

>>6637544

>Rinse stain area with cold water
>Create a salt paste with cold water
>Apply paste to stain
>RUB the salt paste into the stain
>Rinse

>> No.6637652

>>6637544
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Blood-Stains

>> No.6637686

>>6637544
don't ask me how i know.

there are 3 key things to removing blood stains from clothing, as well as most materials.

1. know the material. acrylics, nylons, and other washable fibers are different from burlap, silk, which are different from aluminum, which is different than sandstone

2. if it's fresh, launder in cold water. if it's older and dried, it's going to need help. soak it in a solution of 1 quart warm water, 1/2 teaspoon dishwashing or liquid laundry detergent, and 1 tablespoon ammonia for 15 minutes. repeat and tamp (brush with a firm brush, but do not grind or scrub) the stained area and repeat as needed.

rinse with water thoroughly to remove ammonia, dry, then launder as normal.

if the stain is completely set, make a paste. mix together ½ cup of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of salt and ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide. it should be the consistency of toothpaste, if too thick, use a bit of water, if it's too watery, throw it out and start over.

use a spoon to spread the paste over the affected area and let completely air dry. scrap the area clean and brush debris away. the peroxide is the active ingredient here. repeat as needed. note to take care not to damage the material while scrapping - i advise using the edge of the spoon with light pressure.

the there is flesh or clot, you can use certain other methods i'm aware of to remove them much the same as removing a corpse.

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>>6637686
>the there is flesh or clot, you can use certain other methods i'm aware of to remove them much the same as removing a corpse.

>> No.6637712

>>6637708
I was...just about to ask about that...

>> No.6637728

>>6637708
WUT

>> No.6637733

>>6637708
i love that people use these faces

>> No.6637817

>>6636600
Would isopropyl alcohol also work, do you think?

>> No.6637819

tips for cleaning brand blouses that is not made of cotton.

>> No.6638143

I'm guessing blood and flesh anon is some kind of embalmer/bio major/similar by trade?
...I hope.

>>6637819
...Well what is it made of? That's kind of important information.

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>>6638143
yo I'm a bio major and that shit is why we wear lab coats

>> No.6638477

>>6638323
>See Slitheen
>See Bio Major

Do you practice on space-suited pigs?

>> No.6638497

I don't know what you mean by "pit stains" but I pull my lolita dresses over my head because if I put them on by "stepping into them", they won't go past my hips. Anyways, I have deorderant stains ALWAYS. I use Secret, but I've noticed with every single deorderant I use, even if it's dried, it'll fucking stain the fabric. More so if it's black fabric. Help?

>> No.6638500

I have this gray stain on an AP coat I have. I don't know how to get rid of it. I've NEVER worn the coat and I'm the first owner. It may possibly be a dust stain? But I've tried using a Tide Bleach Pen, those "Go" pens, and nothing works. I don't know what the stain is, and I can't take it out. It's been sitting in my closet for 2 years, and I have no idea what the stain could be other than dust. It's a gray stain and my coat is pink.

>> No.6638502

>>6638497
I've heard that white vinegar will dissolve the particles that deodorants leave behind on clothes.

>> No.6638507

>>6638497
Try washing them with a little bit of WHITE vinegar. Preferably spot applied to the affected areas.
If it is a very delicate fabric, try a mild body wash first. Body wash is really good at getting all body fluids out of fabric
(It will get blood out if you was it soon enough too, I personally use dove but I have heard whatever works.)

Also, switch to a aluminum-free deodorant, I recommend arm & hammer

>> No.6638509

Serious question... Since you can't smell your own scent (or at least I can't), how do I know if my dress smells bad? I have about 15 dresses. Some I've never worn but some I have worn 5 times. I don't sweat a lot and I always wear deodorant, so the only stains there are are white stains near the pit areas from deodorant. Since people are oversensitive faggots in real life, they don't tell me if I smell or not when I ask them. I mean, they try to be npolite and all. Bitch please, if you stink I'm going to do you a favor and tell you to your fucking face that you stink. It'd be much appreciated!

>> No.6638512

How much does drycleaning cost? I'm scared to go to this drycleaner. It's called Ford's and every item whether it be one sock or a huge dress, is $2.75 to dryclean. Is that too cheap? Does it sound fishy? I live in Portland, OR by the way.

>> No.6638515

>>6637252
>They often bleed and can ruin the dress.
Sounds like shit quality IMO for the amount you people pay for AP & BtSSB dresses that are made in China.

>> No.6638520

>>6637306
I have one of these but unless the stain is fresh, like within the same day - it just bleeds the stain even more. I had a little sharpie mark on my dress (black dot on pink), and it turned the little dot into a penny-sized gray stain. It lightened the stain, but also bled and smeared it 10x its original size.

>> No.6638516

>>6638509
>Since people are oversensitive faggots in real life, they don't tell me if I smell or not when I ask them. I mean, they try to be npolite and all. Bitch please, if you stink I'm going to do you a favor and tell you to your fucking face that you stink. It'd be much appreciated!

You sound like a pleasant person to be around.

>> No.6638517

>>6638509
Through it in a sealed plastic/garbage bag for a week, then open it and smell.

>> No.6638523

>>6637383
Water.

>> No.6638535

>>6637610
>>6637617
What do you mean by dish soap? Are you talking about liquid soap or a bar of soap?

>> No.6638528

>>6638512
$2.75 is quite cheap for a dress, I'm not in Portland though.

>>6638509
Sounds like you're just neurotic and probably don't smell. If you don't sweat and you wear deodorant, there's no reason to assume you're stinky and no one's letting you know.

>> No.6638532

>>6637544
That's why I wear bloomers and a petticoat. My bloomers are SOAKED in blood in the crotch area. My last year of high school, when I was taking the SAT, I couldn't get up for the whole fucking 2 hours so I had to bleed. It was awful. Now my pink bloomers have a nice gradient/fade of brown all in the crotch area. It looks disgusting.

>> No.6638538

>>6637645
What is salt paste? Are you talking about mixing salt and glue...?

>> No.6638541

>>6638535
Liquid...

>> No.6638546

Oh my god. How are so many of you so utterly clueless and stupid. I really hope most of you are trolling to be this completely clueless. Does mommy still do all of your laundry?

>> No.6638558

>>6637544
jesus christ i hope you tell the buyer, or at least provide a general warning

>> No.6638562

>>6638546
Honestly, I am answering most of the questions, and me and my mother never really had a "How to wash your clothing" lesson.
She did all of my washing as she was a stay at home mom, and then I moved out one day and had to learn by myself.
Goggling everything.
I imagine many of these girls are in the same boat, and I was to embarrassed to ask my mom so one of these threads would have been supper helpful when I first moved out...and saved some clothing haha.

>> No.6638568

>>6638562
I mean, yeah I asked my mom when I moved how to wash things on occasion so.. can't you guys?? Even just googling will answer most of these questions.

Seriously. Glue+salt? How fucking stupid do you have to be to ask that?

>> No.6638584

>>6638568
Not everyone's mom is supper helpful.
Mine would just ridicule me for not knowing.

>> No.6638592

>>6638568
Are YOU really this stupid? Most people (me included) lose a good load of laundry at some point in our babby laundress careers. It would suck massive dick if that load of laundry was $200 burando JSKs.

>> No.6638597

>>6638592
If you're asking if you should put glue on your laundry, you fucking deserve it.

>> No.6638612

>>6638597
Holy shit, that was one person. If you're just talking about that one person, quote them.

>> No.6638626

My laundry tips to remove stains

Anything white can be soaked in bleach overnight. If it's more delicate, dilute the bleach more with water, and take advantage of sunlit areas to place them in if available

Blood- Catch the stain ASAP. If it's silk and you catch it right away, this is gross but applying spit will help. Otherwise, orange cleaner or orange juice.

Many stains will come out if soaked in baking soda and orange juice or baking soda and detergent overnight. If I think the fabric can stand it sometimes I use a nylon scrubbie on it after making a detergent and baking soda paste.

I pretty much use 4 cleaning products in my entire house-
Doctor Bronner's Almond Hemp Soap
Baking Soda
A spray bottle with orange juice and apple cider vinegar
Regular Dish Soap because I have hard water

>TFW raised by hippies and forget this isn't normal and have to clean the bathroom at work and am confused by the fact that there is a separate cleaner for the floor, the toilet bowl, the mirror, and the sink and then another "all purpose antibacterial cleaning spray.")

>> No.6638630

>>6637544
I'm really surprised that no on has said saliva yet. There are enzymes in it that break down the blood. I've had it work on weeks old stains before. Obviously you'll want to make sure you have a clean mouth before you dribble all over something, and you'll need to wash it out.

>> No.6638646

>>6638568
Paste is a synonym for glue in most of America, how stupid are you?

>> No.6638657

>>6638535
Not that anon but I know dish soap before washing is THE cure for grease stains.

>> No.6638654

>>6638646
...Are you seriously saying you think it's normal to think you should put glue on your clothes.

Really.

How do any of you even survive day to day life.

>> No.6638662

>>6638646
Smarter than someone who would probably mix mouthwash and glue if she ever ran out of toothpaste because 'it's a synonym hurp durp'

>> No.6638665

>>6638654
She heard the term "paste," assumed it meant glue but knew that was odd, so asked a clarifying question.

How do you survive your day to day life with such a dry, sandy vagina.

>> No.6638666

>>6638665
Quite well, considering I'm not stupid enough to do things like smear glue on my $200 dresses.

>> No.6638667

>>6638646
Didn't it say "salt paste with water?"

>> No.6638669

>>6638667
It did indeed, making anon's question even more mind-boggling.

>> No.6638670

>women arguing over how to do laundry
This is why I need feminism.

>> No.6638675

>>6638669
And earlier in the thread people were talking about baking soda pastes

>> No.6638673

>>6638670
>implying that laundry isn't a life skill.

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6638674

>>6638666
I can't even imagine how anxiety provoking your life must be if every time someone asks a silly question you get this upset.

>> No.6638680
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6638680

>>6638674
>implying I'm upset
>implying I'm not laughing at what a retard anon is

>> No.6638699

>>6638532
THIS, bloomers+petti+underskirt combo saved my burando.

>> No.6638751

>>6638562
>>6638584
did she also do your english homework? SUPER. ONE P. SUPPER IS WHAT YOU EAT.

>> No.6638761

>>6638751
How dare you! My mother was killed in a tragic English teaching accident

>> No.6638757

>>6638657
Dish soap is also best for makeup(specifically liquid foundations) on clothes.

>> No.6638802

>>6638143
well, according to innocent world.... polyester silky crepe de chine, polyester pearskin, polyester silk flora, polyester amundsen...

>> No.6638812

>>6638802
For polyester, I believe you wash it cold, as heat will set the stains. Is there a specific kind of stain in particular you're trying to get out, or just general sweat/wear?

>> No.6638838

>>6638812
general wear. i have been warned that amundsen stains itself when placed in water ...

>> No.6640299

>>6636057
my grandma has that picture, it's printed on tin and hanging up in her laundry room.

>> No.6645412

If I need to freshen up a garment I'm bringing to a con, and am wearing multiple days, I pack a package of travel sized laundry detergent packets. They're the perfect amount for a sinkful of water. Just handwash and let dry. If you need drying to be helped along, a hairdryer can help.

Also, your own saliva can clean your own blood. It sounds super weird, but if you bleed on something, use your own saliva to try to clean most of it off. It works really well, even if it sounds icky.

Fels Naptha is a remarkable soap that can remove most stains with a bit of elbow grease. It's not perfect, but it's a great investment because it can solve lots of problems.

Also, at a recent con, my roommate and I discovered that make-up brush shampoo/conditioner/cleaner can remove black eyeshadow stains from light-colored neoprene. It's effectiveness on other stains on other fabrics remains unknown, however, it might be a good option to have in one's emergency stain-fighting arsenal.

>> No.6645453

Ideas for black biro that exploded on a white (cotton) blouse? Back story - pen was in pocket of pants, fell out in wash, did white wash not noticing biro in the machine, biro exploded on one particular favourite blouse which must have just been sitting on top of it. So far I've tried soaking with oxyclean, baking soda paste + scrub, bleach, and alcohol (the hand gel stuff) and nothing really did anything except the alcohol, which lightened it slightly but also spread it everywhere.

>> No.6645466

So my worst nightmare essentially came true; I wore Chess Chocolate for the first time yesterday and noticed a couple of enormous stains that the seller kindly neglected to mention. I didn't see them when I first got it because I was so anxious I just put the dress in a garment bag and into the wardrobe. I definitely didn't stain the dress; it's been in a bag from the moment I opened it.

I'm going to try handwashing it (If the print doesn't run; it's the low-waist JSK in ivory which doesn't have the border print.) to try and shift the stains, but they look like they might be made of tougher stuff than that.

Does anybody have any good stain-shifting suggestions? I really don't want to damage my dream dress further by trying to shift these stains. I spent £200 on a ruined dress, and I intend to try and fix this, I'm just not sure what'll be safe to use and what won't.

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>>6638838
>...stains itself when placed in water
>well, that's odd, what type of thing would stain itself
>amundsen
>the fuck?
>google it
>find this

I still have no idea what you mean by that but it certainly was amusing to imagine this old man staining himself when placed in water.

>> No.6645484

>>6645466
What does the stain look like? Any idea on what might have caused it? I mean like does it look like make up, food, dirt, etc.

>> No.6645487

>>6645453
Hairspray. Spray hairspray over the biro ink, leave it for a little bit. I've also heard of milk working but never tried that before.

>> No.6645495

>>6645487
Just noticed I didn't finish my sentence.
>Spray hairspray over the biro ink, leave it for a little bit, then wash it out as normal.

>> No.6645538

>>6645484

One of them looks like food, like some kind of brown sauce. It's right through to the lining. I can't get a photo right now, but I'll post one later.

>> No.6649416

>>6636668
Thank you so much, I might have to try this. I mean the white is slowly gonna turn pink anywho. and worst comes to worst I will just remake the white parts c: