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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
After having used the crocheted balls for some time, I find the color of the balls get dirty and occasionally other form of stains are seen on the ball. I am wondering whether there are ways you can clean these stains or make the crocheted balls look new again.
Your help here is appreciated. |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
It depends on whether they are faded or dirty. I haven't tried what I'm about to describe, but I will later, and I'll report back. There is a new product out from Tide that is a stain removal pen. This might work on some balls. Some may be cleanable by ordinary soap and water.
Try it on a really dirty set to see what actually will work. Until then, replacement may be the best option. A fabric dye might also be a good idea -- don't get the water too hot if you are working on chop cup balls, though.
"The Swatter"
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
Thanks, Bill and I would be waiting to see how that stain removal pen works.
I will try out a few methods and also get a few replacement balls as spares. |
Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
I never tried it before, but I would try placing the balls in a larger ball with small holes around it. Next place them in a washing machine add some laundry detergent. The crocheted balls should be protected by being inside of the larger ball.
After washing my sponges many times I noticed they began to fade. I began using the fabric dye to enrich the color. Can you see the cork ball thru the knit? If so, you might not want to dye it. |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
That's an excellent idea. If you do this, wash all of the balls of the set simultaneously. Use cold water if you have a chop ball, and let them air dry.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts |
Next time your wife/significant other gets a hole or ladder in her stockings, cut the foot off one of the legs (of the stockings) at about ankle level, pop the crotchet balls in, knot the top and put in the washing machine.
Best not to use a hot wash as crotchet balls with a rubber core may perish if heated. A wash of 40 degrees C or lower should be okay. Richard
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
For those of us in the States, 40 degrees C is 104 degrees F. If you play in other keys, your mileage may vary.
A cold water wash will probably work fine.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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