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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;clutteredcloset49, post: 74333, member: 85&quot;]I am not an expert in materials.&nbsp; I did not read every post.</p><p><br /></p><p>However my 2 cents:</p><p><br /></p><p>DO NOT use Woolite.&nbsp; I know we were taught to use it on our better items, but over the years I have heard it is not the best choice.&nbsp; Someone once told me it was petroleum based so I stopped using it years and years ago.</p><p><br /></p><p>Remember that in the 1930s - 40s, not every one had washers, many many items were washed by hand.&nbsp; A dry cleaners for everyday items would have been too expensive.&nbsp; So whether satin or silk they were once washed, and then probably ironed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Material does deteriorate over time.</p><p><br /></p><p>If it were mine, I would consider the bloomers to be in As Is condition, and would probably soak them in a mixture of Borax and water.&nbsp; A small bowl with maybe 1 Tablespoon of Borax dissolved in warm water and let sit for at least a day, and probably more.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you really care about these, and do not want to chance ruining them.&nbsp; Wait for someone more experienced to answer.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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