Help! Kilt pin discolored kilt

[cavscout]

I've used Carborator Cleaner on some clothing (not a kilt) to remove small smudges. It's very similar to the stuff dry cleaners use. Of course, anything you try, check for color fastness in a hidden spot before trying it on the apron.

[Nanook]

I've used Carborator Cleaner

Yikes! No.. nasty stuff that often contains among other things Toluene and Xylene alongside the Perchloroethylene (the stuff that used to be used in dry cleaning) and Ethylbenzene. If that's not enough the "cleaners" also contain substances that can not just ruin dyes or hurt wool but also stain cloth. For cleaning solvents I tend to keep to peroxides and white spirits but I don't think they are the stuff to use here.

I'd start off with a weak solution of citric acid (a tablespoon in 500ml of water), max 10% acetic acid or some vinegar concentrate (not Balsamico but the cheap white stuff). Test, of course, first.. citric acid on fabrics is not completely without side effects.

[Mike n NC]

A trick from the old Navy...Get hold of some plain, white toothpaste and a toothbrush. Give it a good scrubbing, rinse in cold water and let dry. It used to work great on my whites.

Mike