Life is not stain-free. How to remove stains?
When you move, you increase the chance of dripping, spotting and soiling your clothes. Would you like to avoid that? Read the stain guide below.
How to remove dandelion sap from white pants: Use brown soap
Put brown soap on the stain and let it sit over night. Then scrape the brown soap off with a knife, wipe the area with a damp cloth and wash the pants according to the care label. And if the clotihing is other than white cotton clothing: Dab the spot with a mixture of 1 dl water, 1 dl rubbing alcohol and 2 tsp. clear dishwashing liquid,. Then wash according to directions.
How to remove banana from a romper: Turn to lemon and salt
Banana stains are almost impossible to remove. But only almost: Lay the banana stained romper flat on a towel, rub half of a lemon well into the stain (the material must be colourfast), spread a thick layer of salt on top and let it work for some hours in a plastic bag. Then, wash following the care instructions.
How to remove chewing gum when it gets stuck on a hoody, again: Put it on ice
Put the clothing in the freezer if there is room, otherwise cover the stain with ice cubes. Wait. Scrape off as much as possible. If the gum is not completely removed, lay a piece of cotton moistened with benzine on the backside of the stain. When the stain has become soft, carefully rub the stain directly with benzine. Afterwards, wash the clothing as usual.
How to remove red wine spills from the white damask tablecloth: Rinse with water
After absorbing the spilled contents of a red wine glass, you can eliminate the damage to your damask by rinsing it in running water. If this is not possible (no water/ tablecloth too big/too much to drink) you can always knock over white wine glasses. White wine neutralises the red colour, and then you can wash the tablecloth clean in the usual way.
How to remove grass stains from the knees of training pants: Glycerine or toothpaste
Put glycerine on the stain and let it set for 10-15 minutes then wash following the care label instructions. If you don’t have glycerine: Brush with plain toothpaste and then follow the washing instructions.
How to remove pencil marks from the arm of a blouse: Rub or scrub
Rub and the drawing is gone. If you happen to be out of erasers, pour a little dishwashing liquid on the doodles and let it set for 5-6 hours. Then follow the washing instructions.