Cleaning a tapestry

[tonicha]

We have a tapestry, given to us about 30 years ago. Quite small, hangs in one of the bedrooms. Got a fabric backing.

I like it, Grumpy doesn't

I vacuum it every now and then, but it's getting to smell a little musty.

Can I wash it? In a small amount of tepid water, with a small amount of washing powder?

[molly]

This website suggests woolite.

http://www.millefleurstapestries.com/en ... a-tapestry

[tonicha]

Can't get that Molly, not here, but I'll see if I can something similar.

Thank you

[tonicha]

As it says dry cleaning, think I'll take it down to the shop in the village

[saundra]

If you have it drycleaned the colours will probably fade
I personally would hand wash in Luke warm water and dry flat iron on on the wrong side
It's a risk

[tonicha]

Okay, Saundra, that, to be honest ,was my first thought, just wash it very carefully.

Thanks xx

[tonicha]

And it turned out fine

Washed very carefully in cool water, rinsed a few times and hung it out yesterday - no sun, so that was good.

Grumpy will be hanging it back yp later

[Kaz]

Oh that's good!! I would have said the same, if I'd seen this post before Saundra suggested it - definitely a delicate wash in cool water rather than dry cleaning

Really glad it turned out well

[meriad]

Oh good, I'm glad - it would have been a pity if it had been ruined

[tonicha]

Still pongs a bit though not as bad, and himself can't smell it, so that's okay