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23rd August 11, 08:11 PM
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 Originally Posted by Tobus
Is there any concern about long-term wear on the fabric from all that friction of brushing? Will it cause pilling, frizzing, or fraying over the course of many years? I want to be sure my good wool kilts could be heirlooms in 30 or 40 years. Will brushing or vacuuming with a brush attachment affect this?
I think brushing is fine, for wool, Tobus. This is only from what I have read on the forum and some clothing care sites; I'm ignorant... In one of my threads, Nanook said a goat hair brush, or something like that, should be used.
I was really just wondering if the vacuum cleaner would damage the kilt in some way that I don't understand. I guess it would if it sucked the kilt down the hose.
I did clean around the mouth area of the Dust Buster before using it on the kilt; might have had dirt or something on it.
I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…
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