Getting rid of Rayon Velvet Water Spots

[Donna in Texas]

Hi---------

A couple of months ago I posted a question about how to get rid of rubbed places (water spots??) in rayon velvet.

I ran across the answer on an old-time remedies website:

Get a teakettle bowling with a relatively small amount of water. Hold the velvet over the kettle spout to steam it. Do not get too close to spout----you want to steam it, not wet it.

I tried on the underside, but without the results I needed. Worked like a charm when I steamed it from the right side.

Then hang the item up to dry on a padded hanger, with nothing pressing against the velvet pile.

Has anyone had good results with a clothing steamer? I don't have one, but the tea kettle worked for me.

Warmest Regards,

Donna

[Donna in Texas]

oops--- I meant "boiling," not bowling---

Funny image. Tonight I was reading and did a doubletake when I thought I read the following:

"She resisted his proposals of the marriage, and waited five years before martyring him."

Of course, the correct word was "marrying." But actually I think it was a mental Freudian slip on my part. :-)

Donna