Things You'll Need:
- Mild Detergent
- Warm Water
- White Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- leather cleaner and conditioner
- hat brush
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Step 1
Brush hats with a hat brush (available at most hat stores - look in the Yellow Pages under "Hats"). To remove blemishes from a felt hat, hold it over steam coming from boiling water in a teakettle and brush.
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Step 2
Dry clean silk scarves or hand-wash in warm water with a mild detergent.
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Step 3
Clean all leather accessories (such as purses and belts) with a leather cleaner and conditioner. Use a suede cleaner for suede, not a leather cleaner.
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Step 4
Tapestry and petit point purses should be cleaned with dry suds only. Put 1/8 cup mild detergent in two cups of water and beat with a whisk or beater until suds form. Using a toothbrush or clean sponge, spread suds only onto purse. Wipe with a damp sponge.
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Step 5
Fabric purses should be blotted clean with a clean cloth and cold water. Blot, do not rub.
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Step 6
Hand-wash gloves in a mild detergent such as Woolite in cool water.
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Step 7
To whiten vintage lace collars, put them in a solution of 2/3 cup white vinegar to two cups cool water and soak for about an hour.









