10 Amendments to Stain Removal

Back to basics, no we are not back in school but it is time to learn simple and easy steps to take to avoiding a hazardous 'ick' of a stain, where as a smaller 'yuck' of a stain is far easier to remove! So lets get back to basics!

Step 1: Its all about Timing

As soon as a stain arises take care of it, don't ignore it until it reaches an embarrassing size where you are stuck wearing it an entire evening. Fresh stains are far easier to remove than a 24 hr old stain. (Hollywood Stain Removal Pen -Great for nipping small stains asap!)

Step 2: Lets get down to Business

As soon as a stain appears blot the excess with a clean cloth or paper towel, avoid rubbing the stain as that will generally move the stain deeper within the fabric. If the stain is hard remove by scraping with a knife, and nail brush. Throw into the washing machine asap!! 

Step 3: Soap Free Zone

Never rub a fresh stain or old stain with soap it will only bake the stain in further to the garment. When dealing with a stain reframe from using soap!

Step 4: Read your labels

When doing laundry for your family, loved ones or house mates, have them point out stains and mark them with a clothespin, as some stains may need a pretreatment. 

Step 5: Check Check Check!!!

Laundry at times is not the highlight of ones day, sometimes it is far from it but it is important to inspect each garment when washing them, if thrown into the dryer with a stain the stain will bake into the garment further leading to something irreparable.

Step 6: Test Runs are Important

Yes, test runs are important, they can lead to success and failure all of which you don't want to advertise on your favorite shirt or pants, test spot removal products (Cinderella Stain Removal) on the inside seam of the garment allow a test run will enable you to gage how effective the product will be on the stain itself.  

Step 7: With a Gentle Touch

What ever you do avoid excess rubbing unless the fabric is heavy duty. Rubbing again will bake it further into the garment but will also spread the stain, your worst nightmare in regards to wine! However, gentle to vigorous rubbing under running water helps dried food, blood and oil stains from shirts and jeans that are made of cotton.

Step 8: Separate, Divid and Conquer

Wash heavily stained garments separate from other garments, washing together will only transfer the stain onto other garments! 

Step 9: Cold is Gold!

What ever you do avoid hot water when washing stained clothing, again it will only bake your clothing and stain. Wash in cold water and relax while the stains are removed in a cold wash!

Step 10: Always an Exception to the Rule

Use the recommended wash temp that are on the stain removal products if you are using them. Generally hot water should be between 120 and 140 degrees F, warm water between 85 and 105 degrees F and cold between 65 and 75 degrees F. Water under 60 degrees is too cold for detergents to be activated. 

And with these tips I bid you Many Happy Stain Free Days!!! 

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