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title: "Care & Preservation"
date: 2026-04-24
author: "QuiltAdmin"
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# Care & Preservation

[Cleaning your Antique Quilt](https://quilthistory.com/cleaning-antique-quilts/) This guide walks you through safe, proven methods for cleaning antique quilts. Learn how to test for bleeding dyes, choose the right mild soap, handle stubborn stains with sodium perborate, and avoid common mistakes that can permanently damage fragile fabrics. These practical tips help you protect an original piece of American history.

[Conservation Resources](/conservation-resources/) Find suppliers for antique quilt conservation materials, archival storage, and a professional conservator referral service. Includes a link to the PDF[Preserving Historic Quilts](https://quilthistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Caring-for-Quilts-TechTalkSeptember1997.pdf)

[Dry Cleaning Historic Textiles](https://quilthistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DRY-CLEANING-HANDOUT.pdf) by Colleen Callahan & Newbold Richardson, The Costume and Textile Specialists

[Salvage Your Textiles after a flood](https://quilthistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Salvage-Textiles.pdf) by Lynn Lancaster Gorges, Historic Textiles Studio

[Quilt Care](https://quilthistory.com/quilt-care-practical-tips-for-the-use-and-enjoyment-of-your-antique-quilt/) – Practical Tips for the Use and Enjoyment of Antique Quilts. Learn how to safely display, clean, store, and document antique quilts to preserve their beauty and history for years

[Repair, Restore, Conserve](https://quilthistory.com/repair-restore-or-conserve/) – What to do with damaged antique quilts

[Stain Removal Guide for Quilts and other Textiles](https://quilthistory.com/stain-removal-guidelines-for-textiles/)