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19-06-2009, 12:29 PM
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washing colostrum out
Hi all, I'm currently 19 w preg with my first, and I've had colostrum for a few weeks now. I'm not sure how much is normal, but I have A LOT (enough to stick three layers of bedding together)!!!  I was just about to put the sheets through the wash, when I realised that I have never come across this before. Will it wash out in a normal machine wash, or do I need to treat (ie: soak or something) beforehand? Thanks in advance 
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19-06-2009, 12:45 PM
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Re: washing colostrum out
Ummm ... I STILL have colostrum stains in some things after 5 years! I don't use bleach though. Quilters use saliva to get bloodstains out of fabric (you know, when you stick your needle in your finger) so that might be worth a try if you have enough saliva! It has to be your own saliva too, something to do with the protein combination.
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20-06-2009, 03:33 PM
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Re: washing colostrum out
Oh dear, and they were new sheets too... Thanks starbuckozzie, but I think I'd need about a litre of saliva in this case . Google hasn't turned up anything useful, I keep being directed to milking cows and goats.Well, I guess I'm off to learn about nursing pads  , but keep the ideas coming!!!
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20-06-2009, 07:02 PM
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Re: washing colostrum out
Wow, that's amazing Lu! Soak in bi-carb and vinegar?? Or perhaps napisan if you're desperate?? Good luck!
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21-06-2009, 08:12 AM
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Re: washing colostrum out
What colour are your sheets? I am not great with stains, but from memory I recall that washing with cold water is less likely to set the stain than warm or hot.
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22-06-2009, 03:59 PM
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Re: washing colostrum out
Yay! All gone! I finally got a few loads done today in the wintry sunshine. So, for future reference, I soaked the sheet in cold water and vinegar, then scrubbed with some dishwashing detergent. All the marks had disappeared by the time the sheet went in the machine.  I was so relieved. I know it probably sounds a bit trivial, but this was my first ever brand-new bedding, and very exciting. (A house warming present, as dp and I have just moved into our own place.) Thank you all, for your input.
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22-06-2009, 04:47 PM
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Re: washing colostrum out
 What fantastic news.
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