Vacuum Cleaner?

[Bugbear]

* Shrug * That's what their called.

[Pleater]

Quite a few vacuum cleaners have an adjustment on the hose to reduce the suction, or a dial on the body of the device which actually slows it down.

These are useful for more delicate things, or you can use the 'conservator' method of fixing a ladies stocking or tights over the nozzle with a rubber band to hold it and then brushing with a small household paintbrush whilst holding the nozzle close to catch the dust.

Man made fibre fabrics will be marked by abraision more easily than all wool ones, but the surface of wool will show where it has been rubbed if it is not done evenly.

Brushes should be soft and the bristles long enough so the handle doesn't touch the fabric, and be wary of small burrs on a metal bristle holder as they can cause damage if they catch a thread.

I've more often used a vacuum cleaner on such things as lady's lacy bonnets or artificial flowers, and prefer to use a damp sponge on wool garments, after shaking them outside in the fresh air.

The sponge should be just damp - I used to work for the inland revenue so when I squeeze - - the pips squeek.

Drawn lightly over the surface in even strokes it picks up the dust and anything loose - it needs to be rinsed frequently.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Highlander31]

....or you can use the 'conservator' method of fixing a ladies stocking or tights over the nozzle with a rubber band to hold it and then brushing with a small household paintbrush whilst holding the nozzle close to catch the dust....

I've used one of my wife's stockings on our Dyson. Works well.

When I travel, if I can't carry the kilt covered on a hanger, I roll it and put it in a stocking. Little bit of steam after unpacking and it's ready to go.