Nobody likes stains, not on their clothes or on home textiles. Stains only convey dirt and an unsanitary appearance. Therefore, for many people stains on clothing are unthinkable ... although it is not always easy to remove stains from clothing, although the secret is not in the stain itself, but in knowing how to act at the right time.
Throwing clothes in a washing machine with a little detergent is pretty simple. It is those stains that can really cause the problems. Therefore, if you begin to master the advice that we are going to give you below, then it is more than likely that there will be no stain that will resist from now on ...
Synchronization
Take care of stains as soon as possible. Fresh stains are much easier to remove than those that are older than 24 hours. However, if the stains are "set," you still have to follow the same steps to remove them; It may take longer or repeated treatments, but with persistence, the stain will fade.
The first is the first
For fresh liquid stains, blot up any excess liquid with a clean white cloth, paper towel, or even a piece of white bread (great for grease stains!). Remember to keep moving to a clean, dry area of the blotting cloth so that as many stains as possible are absorbed. Avoid rubbing the stained area with a terry cloth or dark colored cloth. It can make things worse.
For stains on stains, remove excess solids by gently lifting with the edge of a dull knife, a metal putty knife, or the edge of a credit card. Never rub a mustard or salad dressing, as it only pushes the stain deeper into the fibers of the fabric.
With some solids, like mud, removal may be easier after the stain has dried. Brush off the excess before washing the garment. Have this stain removal kit always on hand: some white towels, a small bottle of water and a pen or wipes to remove stains as quickly as possible.
Some cold water
When trying to remove a stain, always start with cold water, especially stains of unknown origin. Hot water can make protein stains like milk, egg or blood… penetrate further.
Hot water works best on oily stains like mayonnaise or butter. Hot water is especially important when removing man-made fiber stains such as polyester.
Always read the labels of the garments to know how you have to wash it, if it is a fabric that supports cold water or hot water. Wash depending on the indications of the product in front of you.
You can skip the bar soap
It is normal that the first thing you want to do before a stain is to take a bar of soap and a jet of liquid soap and start rubbing. But you never have to rub a stain on clothing with bar soap because this can cause some stains, such as fruit stains, to penetrate further into the fabric. The ideal first is to put a little dish soap or a little laundry detergent, but the bar soap is better to forget.
Even running just a little running water can be more than enough to rinse the stain from the back of the fabric to get the stain off the fibers.
Check before washing
Always check clothes before putting them in the washing machine because there are some stains that may need pre-treatment, sometimes just a little detergent 15 minutes before putting the garment in the washing machine is more than enough.
Check before hanging to dry
Before putting your clothes on the clothesline or putting them in the dryer, you need to check if the stain has been removed. If it's still there then don't put that piece in the dryer because the heat from the machine will make the stain permanent. The same must be taken into account when ironing, do not iron the stained areas of a piece of clothing.
Delicate fabrics
Before you start cleaning a stain, you should test stain detergents in a seam or hidden area of the garment to make sure the color will not fade or the fabric will suffer. This is especially important with silk or other fabrics where the color has no resistance.
Once you have tried the product, you should allow time for it to work with a quick and direct cover, because sometimes the washing machine is not enough. Treat the stain and wait at least 10 minutes before putting it in the washing machine.