Made for stubborn staining
Retro Clean is intended for problems such as age yellowing and brown stains, with the maker also describing uses for mildew, tea, coffee and perspiration marks.
Retro Clean · Stain Remover
Give treasured textiles a fresh start.
Treat age-related staining in suitable hand-washable textiles with Retro Clean. This specialist soaking powder is made for restoration work on quilts, linens and vintage fabrics, with a gradual soaking process rather than forceful scrubbing.
- Stain Remover
- RETROCLEAN-001
454g / 1lbOne bag
Stain-removal soakFor suitable washable textiles
Made in the USARetro Clean formula
Made for your next project
A gentle handling routine
The manufacturer recommends a wash, soak and final wash approach, keeping the textile supported throughout the process.
Care for the whole piece
Check the fabric, dyes, seams and any metal trim before soaking. Good preparation matters as much as choosing the right cleaning product.
At a glance
The details, clearly.
- You receive
- One 1lb / approximately 454g bag
- Product
- Retro Clean textile stain-removal soaking powder
- Suitable projects
- Appropriate colourfast, hand-washable quilts, linens and fabrics
- Origin
- USA
- Supplier code
- RETROCLEAN-001
At your worktable
Put it to good use
Test colourfastness in an inconspicuous area before wetting the whole piece. Check metal trims for rust and follow the package directions for solution strength and soaking conditions. The maker recommends washing away surface dirt first, soaking the item fully immersed, then washing and rinsing again. Support heavy wet quilts, avoid wringing and dry flat.
What you receiveOne 1lb / approximately 454g bag.
Other tools and project materials are sold separately.
Other tools and project materials are sold separately.
Before you choose
Is this the same as Retro Wash?
Retro Clean is the specialist stain-removal soak. Retro Wash is a separate laundry product from the same maker and is not included.
Can every old quilt be soaked?
No. Only treat textiles that can tolerate the recommended washing and soaking process. Test dyes first and take particular care with fragile fibres, damaged seams and metal trims.
How quickly will stains lift?
Results depend on the textile and staining. The maker describes soaking for up to 48 hours as part of its restoration process. Follow the package guidance and check the item during treatment; stain removal is not guaranteed.