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**Title:** Cleaning a Heavily Soiled Embroidery (Study) with DIY Methods
**Summary:**
* The host takes on a challenge to clean a heavily soiled embroidery (study) with a thick black layer.
* Methods used:
1. Heating the embroidery for 10 minutes to loosen the layer.
2. Soaking in a caustic soda solution (or alternatively, vinegar) for 2 hours.
3. Using sandpaper to scrub away the layer.
4. Applying vinegar and sandpaper for further cleaning.
5. Final polishing with Surf Excel Matic Liquid for shine.
* The host documents the step-by-step process, sharing tips and tricks, and achieving significant cleaning results.
**Outcome:** The embroidery is successfully cleaned, with its original shine restored, using a combination of DIY methods.
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1. The challenge is to clean an embroidery item with a black layer.
2. The initial step involves heating the embroidery to remove the black layer.
3. The heating process is done for an initial 10 minutes on a gas flame.
4. Caustic soda (or alternatively, vinegar) is used to help remove the layer.
5. The embroidery is soaked in a caustic soda solution for 2 hours (or 6-7 hours if using vinegar).
6. Sandpaper is used to scrub the embroidery after soaking.
7. A thicker, coarser sandpaper is recommended for this process.
8. Vinegar is applied to the embroidery before using sandpaper in some steps.
9. The cleaning process involves multiple rounds of heating, soaking, and scrubbing.
10. Surf Excel Matic liquid is used in a later step to add shine to the cleaned embroidery.
11. The liquid can be applied, left to absorb, and then washed off for effective cleaning.
12. The entire cleaning process requires patience and multiple steps.