10 tips for removing stains from your clothes
Stains are part of everyday life, whether on clothes, furniture or floors. To remove them, there are many methods, more or less effective. La Blanchisserie du Vieux-Bourg offers you 10 tips for removing stains, from the simplest to the most complex.
1. Scrape off sticky stains
Chewing gum, glue or caramel stains can be difficult to remove. To remove them, use a spoon or plastic card to gently scrape the stain.
2. Use baking soda
Baking soda is a natural product with multiple uses, including removing stains. For greasy stains, sprinkle the stain with baking soda and leave for 30 minutes. Then, rub the stain with a damp cloth and wash the garment as usual. For colored stains, mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Apply the paste to the stain and leave it on for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the stain with cold water and wash the garment as usual.
3. Do not clean with hot water
Hot water can set stains and make them more difficult to remove. For fresh stains, dab them with a clean, damp cloth. For old stains, use a suitable stain remover.
4. Use clay powder and warm milk
Clay powder is a natural product that absorbs stains. For blood stains, mix clay powder with warm milk until you have a paste. Apply the paste to the stain and leave it on for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the stain with cold water and wash the garment as usual.
5. Use cornstarch
Cornstarch is a natural product that absorbs stains. For coffee, tea or wine stains, sprinkle the stain with cornstarch and leave for 30 minutes. Then, remove the cornstarch and wash the garment as usual.
6. Use toothpaste
Toothpaste is a whitening product that can help remove stains. For lipstick stains, apply toothpaste to the stain and rub with a soft cloth. Then, rinse the stain with cold water and wash the garment as usual.
7. Use household alcohol
Household alcohol is an effective product for removing stains. For ink stains, apply rubbing alcohol to the stain and leave for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the stain with cold water and wash the garment as usual.
8. Use white vinegar
White vinegar is a natural product with multiple uses, including removing stains. For grease stains, mix white vinegar with hot water and apply the solution to the stain. Leave it on for 30 minutes then rinse the stain with cold water.
9. Use hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a whitening product that can help remove stains. For mold stains, mix hydrogen peroxide with cold water and apply the solution to the stain. Leave it on for 30 minutes then rinse the stain with cold water.
10. Use Marseille soap
Marseille soap is a natural product that can help remove stains. For stubborn stains, rub the stain with Marseille soap and leave to act for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the stain with cold water and wash the garment as usual.
Additional Tips
- For fresh stains, it is easier to remove them.
- Don’t wait for the stain to dry
