james127 Posted October 22, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2015 I recently purchased a Flag from a woman that was brought back by her dad (by the name of Reeves) following his service in WWII. This was one of many items that he brought back. The flag has a few stains on it that I would like to remove if possible. When I was checking the fabric with a black light, the stains lit up like they were radioactive. Does anybody have a recommendation on how to clean it without damaging the flag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BROBS Posted October 22, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2015 they might be blood that's already been cleaned off. if you want to try to clean further you can try soaking it in woolite in a tub, but it may not do anything. wash very gently and rinse very gently.. hang to dry. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted October 22, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2015 I wouldn't risk it. What is the flag btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linedoggie Posted October 22, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2015 I wouldn't risk it. What is the flag btw? Looks like a reich battle flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted October 22, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2015 There are professional restoration companies out there that may (and I stress the 'may' part) be able to clean this. You could fire off an email to one of them and ask if its even worth doing that. I know of one in Montana and the other is in New Jersey (if memory serves). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james127 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted October 22, 2015 I wouldn't risk it. What is the flag btw? It's a 150 cm x 250 cm Kriegsflagge. There's 4 or 5 primary stains, but none of them are more than 4 or 5 inches in diameter. It looks like something was spilled on it when the flag was folded. I'm lacking enough solid info about the vet to post a full picture of the flag (per forum rules). If I find out more, I'll post a pic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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