Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Biz Did It

 

 







Wish I'd taken a "before" photo so you could see just how dirty, stained, and awful these gloves looked when I brought them home from an auction.
It was one of those bid-on-the-entire-box kind of things. 
Once I got them home, I almost wished I hadn't bid at all. . .
Besides looking bad, these gloves smelled of mold and mildew.

What was I to do?
Not being a person who gives up on anything vintage,
I pulled out the Biz for an overnight soak.
And, just look how white they came out. . .
I was so surprised.

Hanging them to dry on the clothesline took out that moldy odor.
They look and smell like new.
I'm sold on Biz. . .

What's your favorite method of cleaning vintage clothing?
Anyone want to share?


8 comments:

SouthernSimplicity said...

Love the old embroidery transfer

Old Time Cindy said...

I've never tried Biz before. My method it a lot more involved. I do a soak and wash with vinegar. Then I do a soak and wash with baking soda. And last, I do a regular wash.

Anonymous said...

I use 20 Mule Team Borax and sometimes vinegar, too. Soak overnight, then wash with Tide.

Patricia @ 9th and Denver said...

...And, just look how white they came out. . .

I had a chuckle when I read that line; it was as if you were doing a commercial. You can really tell how well a product works by someones genuine enthusiasm over the results.

I generally use 20 Mule Team Borax---didn't even think of using Biz. Guess I didn't think they still made it!

thanks for sharing, the gloves look fantastic.

Faye said...

I use oxi-clean but my Grandmother always used Biz...I ought to try it again and I think I have some. The gloves look great!

Angie said...

The gloves look great! I've always used Oxi-Clean but Biz certainly did the trick! Love the embroidered ones...
Angie

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

love biz!!!!! and white gloves.

Sarah said...

Use for old tablecloths, linens etc...great success.
Fill washer with hot water,add 1 cap Tide with bleach alternative, 3/4 c hydrogen peroxide, 3/4 c Cascade dishwasher powder. Soak all night, run thru the rest of washer cycle. Rinse again if desired.
Thanks, Sarah

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