Get Out That Stubborn Stain
Posted on 24 July 2010 by dwe
Chances are you know about following the how to clean instructions on labels that are sewn into your cloths? But what if you spill wine, or find that you have a nasty rust stain on your new blouse or shirt?
The first thought that may enter your mind, can I or can't I use bleach safely? Labels at best tell you weather its safe to wash or dry clean only. Sometimes a label will mention if it's safe to use bleach or not. But much of the time there is no mention of bleach, or weather it can be used when laundering? Many of today newer fabrics, including colored fabrics, need bleach as well as detergent to help keep them clean, and free of stains.
A good tip to follow: When to use bleach? When the label doesn't mention bleaching or says bleach when needed, you can safely use chlorine or non-chlorine bleach on the article of clothing, as a rule.
Now, what about stains that bleach just won't get out or the fabric won't tolerate bleach? I have listed some stain removal tips on common substances that as a rule are very hard to get out. Please keep in mind all of these stain removal tips work better if the garment is tended to quickly, without the stain having time to set, and dry. Depending how bad the stain is will determine the number of times the stain treatment may have to be repeated.
1. Wine:
Treat stain promptly. Apply a mixture of laundry detergent and glycerin, sponge in, leave in for a few minutes; sponge the stain with cool water. If persists repeat.
2. Grass or foliage:
Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol. Then rub laundry detergent into stain, rinse with cool water. Repeat until stain is gone. Then launder article.
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3. Ink:
Apply lukewarm water and glycerin to the stain. Blot with paper towel. Repeat until stain is gone.
4. Paint:
Treat stain immediately. Wash garment immediately in warm water and detergent. If stain does not come out sponge stain with turpentine, then soak garment over night in hot water.
5. Perspiration:
Sponge the garment with ammonia. Wash in warm water. If stain is old, sponge with white vinegar, let sit 10 minutes launder in warm water.
6. Rust:
Moisten stain with water. Sprinkle stain with salt. Drip on fresh lemon juice. Dry in the sun. Then wash in warm water, and detergent.
7. Urine:
Sponge the stain with white vinegar. Wash in cold water and detergent.
8. Blood:
Soak article in cold water. For old blood stains sponge stain with ammonia, then wash with cold water and detergent.
9. Coffee and Tea:
Immediately wet stain with hot water, work in laundry detergent into stain. Wash in hot water.
10. Axle grease or oil:
Scrape as much of the oil off as you can, wet with hot water, rub in detergent. Wash in warm water.
11. Chewing gum:
Rub stain with an ice cube .Scrape gum off with dull kitchen knife. Wash in detergent.
12. Cosmetics and crayon:
Apply liquid soap and rub into stain. Rinse thoroughly. For last trace of stain sponge stain with a mixture of liquid soap and ammonia, then wash in warm water.
Sharon Stajda
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how do you get a stubborn stain out of a shirt?
my dad gets me to wash and iron his shirts for him, and one of his favourite shirts has a stain down the front of it, i presume its either guinness, red wine or gravy, ive put it through the wash four times now, and used vanish each time, its faded a bit but still visible. Is there anything else that would work?
Make a paste of Vanish and smear the stain with it,leave for a day then wash as usual.
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If you put the shirt in the dryer it's set…. However if it's wet put some full strength detergent and vanish on the stain and let it sit for 30 min… Wash on warm and hang to dry…
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There are other chemicals special made for a type of stains,for chocolate, for wine ,for gum etc .Checkout in market or ask the people in charge from that department and they will guide you for sure
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try ginger ale when the stain is fresh or try smearing lime an let it soak over night
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Honestly, depending on what it is…it MAY have set in the dryer. If its a white shirt you can try soaking it in the sink with water and bleach. For stains on my BF's clothes(which is a daily occurance with him) I use that 'duel action stain remover' it looks like 2 different liquids, then it mixes and foams. You can use that and let it set for awhile, then wash it.
If I were you I would take it to the dry cleaners and ask them if its possible to get it out. My mother owned a dry cleaners and they use chemicals as well as..(I dont know the exact name of it) but its sorta like a 'gun' and it shoots out air with alot of pressure to get rid of the stain.
Good luck
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I use just some Tide and take a brush to it, an old tooth brush works fine, and give it a good scrubbing. Scrub in a circular motion too. Make sure not to put it in the dryer until the stain is gone or it will set in. Works on my kids clothes.
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Try using a degreaser on the stain.
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try Ace bleach. it does not actually take out colour only stains and is safe even on wool. Stain Devils stain removers do a range for differenct types of stain. Sold in supermarkets, some chemists or haberdashers.
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Place damp shirt on worktop, cover stain with clear vinegar, apply 50/50 bleach, water directly on stain,stain should disappear immediately. DON'T INHALE THE CHLORINE GAS THAT WILL BE GIVEN OFF !!!!!
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Have you tried Stain Devils?
You need to know what the stain is to get the right one.
Most supermarkets sell them in the washing powder section.
These have always worked for me.
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vanish soap and elbow grease!
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I use some spray that I got from a haberdashery supplier called Morplan when I worked for a wedding dress manufacturer. It gets out everything I have tried it on. You spray it on b4 you do the wash. Morplan will sell retail.
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http://www.morplan.co.uk/ProductDisplay/Pro-Spot%20Cleaning%20Fluid/84156/16251/62291