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what is pollen composed of?
Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... any ideas? -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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"Klara" wrote in message ... Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... According to my book... "Pollen: microspores are mainly two layer, the intine inside which is mostly cellulose and the outer exine layer which is very resistant to disintegration, extreme heat and strong acids or bases have little effect on it." Maybe dye the dressing gown the same shade? -- Chris Thomas West Cork Ireland |
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In message , Cerumen
writes "Klara" wrote in message ... Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... According to my book... "Pollen: microspores are mainly two layer, the intine inside which is mostly cellulose and the outer exine layer which is very resistant to disintegration, extreme heat and strong acids or bases have little effect on it." Maybe dye the dressing gown the same shade? Oops! Thanks for this, it explains a lot - I guess they are engineered for survival. So, a pollen-yellow dressing gown it is, then! -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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In article , Klara
writes In message , Cerumen writes "Klara" wrote in message ... Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... According to my book... "Pollen: microspores are mainly two layer, the intine inside which is mostly cellulose and the outer exine layer which is very resistant to disintegration, extreme heat and strong acids or bases have little effect on it." Maybe dye the dressing gown the same shade? Oops! Thanks for this, it explains a lot - I guess they are engineered for survival. So, a pollen-yellow dressing gown it is, then! It's not the pollen per se, it's the particular dye that lily pollen has. Lilies are known for their ability to stain anything in sight. That said, it's a *white* *towelling* dressing gown - so has she tried a) a boil wash b) bleach? Though stand by on both of these in case someone comes up with a wizard solution. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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"Klara" wrote in message ... Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... any ideas? -- Klara, Gatwick basin If the dressing gown is white then bleach will soon shift the stain I am surprised it has not come out in a biological wash though as i too have had similar brushes with lily pollen and they have washed out |
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"Kay" wrote Klara writes Cerumen writes "Klara" wrote Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... According to my book... "Pollen: microspores are mainly two layer, the intine inside which is mostly cellulose and the outer exine layer which is very resistant to disintegration, extreme heat and strong acids or bases have little effect on it." Maybe dye the dressing gown the same shade? Oops! Thanks for this, it explains a lot - I guess they are engineered for survival. So, a pollen-yellow dressing gown it is, then! It's not the pollen per se, it's the particular dye that lily pollen has. Lilies are known for their ability to stain anything in sight. a *white* *towelling* dressing gown - so has she tried a) a boil wash b) bleach? Though stand by on both of these in case someone comes up with a wizard solution. Kay Good Old Google threw up the following: I searched online and found some advice, which I followed, and it worked : First I used sellotape to lift off all the pollen. It took quite a while to really get off all the loose pollen, leaving just a yellow stain. On the web, the advice I saw was to then hang the item in the sun to bleach the stain away. However, this is England, so I decided not to wait for the sun! Instead, I used a bar of stain removing soap (here in the UK, it's called Vanish), lathering it up and rubbing on the stain, leaving for a while, then rinsing and repeating. I did this three or four times until the stain had noticeably faded quite a bit, then washed the coat in the washing machine as per the label. The stain has completely gone ------------------------------------------------ Pollen stains can often be removed from washable fabrics by pretreating them with an enzymatic detergent such as Era. ------------------------------------------------ If noticed too late, use a washday pre-treatment before laundering, and hang the freshly washed clothing in bright sun for several hours, which usually bleaches any remaining color. ------------------------------------------------ If you do happen to get the stuff brushed in or wet and the stain won't just brush off, I've had good luck with Fantastik. ------------------------------------------------ Hope one of these solutions works !! I had to repaint a piece of (white) wall once 'cos scrubbing would not remove the stains !! Jenny |
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Klara wrote: Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... any ideas? As other people say, 'taint the pollen that taints. Pollen is largely protein, so blood and similar stain removers might help (though it is a VERY different class of proteins). But the colour is likely to be similar to similar vegetable colours from the same family. Which is not a huge help .... As someone else has said, white towelling can usually take some pretty rough treatment, so there is the option of using bleaches. In addition to the common hypochlorite bleach, there are others, and there is also ultraviolet light - but you will have to wait until summer for some of that. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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In message , Nick Maclaren
writes In article , Klara wrote: Or ... my daughter asked how she can get lily pollen out of a white towelling dressing gown (don't ask!), as washing doesn't seem to work.... but it doesn't really fit any of the categories I ca think of, except that it's a biological stain.... any ideas? As other people say, 'taint the pollen that taints. Pollen is largely protein, so blood and similar stain removers might help (though it is a VERY different class of proteins). But the colour is likely to be similar to similar vegetable colours from the same family. Which is not a huge help .... As someone else has said, white towelling can usually take some pretty rough treatment, so there is the option of using bleaches. In addition to the common hypochlorite bleach, there are others, and there is also ultraviolet light - but you will have to wait until summer for some of that. Regards, Nick Maclaren. Thank you, everyone! I suppose I should have guessed that lily pollen would stain pretty badly: after all, the colour in saffron goes a very long way. It seems the disaster also involves a cream bedspread ... so we'll have lots of chances to try all permutations of cures! Maybe I should offer to fly with the washing to, say, Arizona, and spread it on some large cacti! For a slight fee, of course? -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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Kay wrote:
That said, it's a *white* *towelling* dressing gown - so has she tried a) a boil wash b) bleach? Though stand by on both of these in case someone comes up with a wizard solution. not a lot of help at this stage but..... heat is more likely to set the proteins/bond them to the fibres of the cotton. I'd have suggested a COLD soak and wash as the first atempt but then again a quick google gave me: Pollen Stains. If lily pollen (the golden or reddish “dust” on the anthers of each bloom) gets on your clothing, let it “dry,” then carefully brush it away with a dry, soft brush or facial tissue. Or gently dab pieces of adhesive tape on the fabric until the pollen is gone. Do not brush the pollen away with your hands (oils from your skin will set the stain), and do not use water or a wet cloth (this will spread and set the stain). If some pollen still remains, place the item in direct sunlight for a couple of hours; the stain should disappear. Pollen stains can often be removed from washable fabrics with an enzymatic detergent such as Era. and My daughter and I were arranging flowers when the pollen from a Stargazer lily dropped onto her new cotton dress. How can I get the stain out? --Emma Eschricht, Greenwich, CT When something like this happens, gently shake the garment ASAP to remove as much of the pollen as you can. Then use a piece of tape or a small hand vacuum to lift off any remaining particles. (Do not try to brush or rub the pollen off; you may push it into the fibers.) Many plant stains also come out with washing. First, spray on a powder spot-remover, then wash with bleach or oxygen bleach, depending on the fabric. If you are planning to decorate your holiday table with a floral centerpiece, you can protect your tablecloth by shaking flowers over the sink or trash can before arranging. pk |
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In message , Sacha
writes On 26/12/04 16:34, in article , "Klara" wrote: snip I suppose I should have guessed that lily pollen would stain pretty badly: after all, the colour in saffron goes a very long way. It seems the disaster also involves a cream bedspread ... so we'll have lots of chances to try all permutations of cures! Maybe I should offer to fly with the washing to, say, Arizona, and spread it on some large cacti! For a slight fee, of course? If it's not already too late for the bedspread, blowing as much pololen away as possible and then applying strips of sellotape to the stains helps a lot to lift the pollen. I'm afraid that brushing makes it worse. ;-( Thanks, but - if only.... Unfortunately, my daughter only consulted me when she had already washed everything and discovered that it wasn't going to be as simple as that :-( So it has to be plan B and, putting everything together, biological wash, followed by washing with bleach, followed by boiling, followed, if everything else fails, by dyeing everything yellow.... -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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In article , Klara
writes Thanks, but - if only.... Unfortunately, my daughter only consulted me when she had already washed everything and discovered that it wasn't going to be as simple as that :-( So it has to be plan B and, putting everything together, biological wash, followed by washing with bleach, followed by boiling, followed, if everything else fails, by dyeing everything yellow.... You have passed this stage now, but Joan says pollen stains can be either removed or reduced by soaking the material in plain cold water for 12-24 hours, then thoroughly rinsing and repeating if necessary. This should be done before carrying out any other washing process, which she says will 'cook' the colour in. She does the same with bloodstains, grass and other plant stains etc. -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
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In message , Franz Heymann
writes Thanks, but - if only.... Unfortunately, my daughter only consulted me when she had already washed everything and discovered that it wasn't going to be as simple as that :-( So it has to be plan B and, putting everything together, biological wash, followed by washing with bleach, followed by boiling, followed, if everything else fails, by dyeing everything yellow.... Let us know if plan B works. Franz I certainly will. I did malign her though - it has so far only been rinsed cold, so no baking in. We progress to step 2: soak... Klara -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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The message
from Kay contains these words: It's not the pollen per se, it's the particular dye that lily pollen has. Lilies are known for their ability to stain anything in sight. The best way I've found to deal with lily pollen on clothes is not to touch it before lifting it off with Sellotape. Sellotape can lift most if not all of it out but if you try to brush it off, it sticks. Sally H |
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