Hello and Happy New Year!

I have a question about using a solvent called d-limonene (found in citrus
oil) to remove stains from historic textiles.  Because commercial products
with d-limonene can be effective on contemporary laundry, and d-limonene is
considered a less toxic than toluene, I 'm wondering if it could be used to
remove adhesive (in this case from a sticker on a linen napkin) without
damaging the textile or myself.   Has anyone tried this, or encountered any
research articles on d-limonene and its laundry applications?

Many thanks for your suggestions!

Alyssa Becker
SCMRE Fellow, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
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New York, NY; 10128
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