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Old 22-03-2003, 11:31 AM
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A friend had lilies growing against a white spar finished wall, now has
yellow staining from the pollen, bleach hasn't cleaned it off, anyone got
any ideas on how to clean it.????

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Old 22-03-2003, 11:31 AM
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A friend had lilies growing against a white spar finished wall, now

has
yellow staining from the pollen, bleach hasn't cleaned it off,

anyone got
any ideas on how to clean it.????

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David Hill
Abacus Nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

The only solution I've ever found to work is to repaint...........
Jenny


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Old 22-03-2003, 10:32 PM
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A friend had lilies growing against a white spar finished wall, now
has
yellow staining from the pollen, bleach hasn't cleaned it off,

anyone got
any ideas on how to clean it.????


The only solution I've ever found to work is to repaint...........
Jenny

Problem is it is a white spa finish and painting would ruin it

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David Hill
Abacus Nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk


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Old 22-03-2003, 11:44 PM
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A friend had lilies growing against a white spar finished wall, now has
yellow staining from the pollen, bleach hasn't cleaned it off, anyone got
any ideas on how to clean it.????


No, sorry. I got tired of lily pollen from cut flowers staining
whatever it touches in the house, so I cut off the stamens when
arranging them.

Janet.

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Old 23-03-2003, 08:44 AM
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A friend had lilies growing against a white spar finished wall, now has
yellow staining from the pollen, bleach hasn't cleaned it off, anyone got
any ideas on how to clean it.????


Maybe too late now but for next time, apparently you should brush it off dry
and then let the sun bleach it for an hour. It's the moisture in most
cleaning products which sets the stain.

Martin


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