02/20/2018
LAUNDRY TIPS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT SUAVITEL
* About these recommendations: Here we provide you with some tips that will help you eliminate stains from your laundry. Since stain removal depends on the fabric, stain type and size these tips may not be 100% effective, but will help you take better care of your clothes.
Stains
Say no to impossible stains on your laundry!
Here are the ABC's for taking care of your garments when they have stains.
Often stains can be stubborn, but following this guide, you will see that many can be eliminated.
General Tips
If a stain resists, do not experiment. Leave the garment in the hands of a professional.
Do not iron stained laundry as you will only settle them in.
The immediate stain removal action taken is very important: wash the stain out with cold water immediately; this will prevent the stain from settling in.
Use a good detergent to help eliminate any stains on your garments, and don´t forget to use Suavitel according to your laundry´s needs.
Cooking oil – Grease
Before washing the garment, rub any oil stains with liquid soap while dry and without adding any water. Be careful if the fabric is washed cotton, because the stain may form a white ring.
You can also sprinkle the stain with baby powder, and then place a piece of toilet paper over the powder. Iron over the toilet paper at a very low temperature – this allows the powder to absorb the grease, and will help the stain on the garment disappear.
Tar
Let the stain dry, and remove all residues possible by carefully scraping it. Apply butter, margarine or olive oil on any remaining stains and rub it with a clean cloth. Then wash as directed by the label.
Shoe Polish
Apply some paint thinner (turpentine oil) on the stain and wash as directed by the label.
Coffee
Dilute an egg yolk in water and rub the stain, and then rinse only with cold water.
A second option is to rub the stain with equal amounts of vinegar and alcohol, then wash and dry the garment as directed by the label.
Candle Wax
First, remove all the wax possible from the garment by scraping it. Then place the fabric between two pieces of paper towels or parchment paper and iron the stain at medium temperature. This makes the wax stick to the paper. Then wash the garment as directed by the label.
Beer
You should rub the stain with a mixture of ¼ parts vinegar and ¾ parts water. Following this rinse with water.
If this does not work, spray the stain with a little hydrogen peroxide and then soak in water with a few drops of ammonia. Then wash the garment as directed by the label.
Gum
Rub the stain with ice or put the garment in the freezer inside a plastic bag to harden the gum. Next, remove as much of the hardened gum as possible by scraping it. Then wash the garment as directed by the label.
Deodorant
If you have a garment with a deodorant stain, try to dissolve the stain by soaking it in detergent and warm water. Then wash as directed by the label.
Nail Polish
Use nail polish remover or acetone on the stain (do not use on synthetic fabrics such as acetates, or bright colors, or black, you can spread the stain). Then wash the garment as directed by the label.
Spinach
Rub the stain with a raw potato and later wash the garment with soap and water.
Fruits
To remove stains from fruits, first wash with soap and water and then rub them with a cloth soaked in alcohol.
If traces of fruit remain, you must first remove by scraping. Then apply some coarse salt on the stain and brush. Finally, put a damp cloth on it, all preferably immediately after the stain occurs.
If the spots are from red fruits, you should make a mixture of water and detergent. Apply the mixture on the stain and let it dry. Then wash the garment as usual.
Ice Cream
Wash clothes with warm water. If the stain persists, dilute hydrogen peroxide in water and apply on the stain using a cotton ball.
Mold
To remove a mildew stain from your clothing, make a paste with vinegar and baking soda, apply it on the stain and leave it on for a while and then wash the garment as directed by the label.
Mustard
Remove any excess sauce from clothing. Then rinse with detergent and water and let the garment soak overnight. Wash as usual the next day.
Oxide
Sprinkle a little salt on the stain, then squeeze a little lemon juice and leave it on the garment overnight. Then wash as usual.
If you do not want to use lemon, use vinegar the same way.
Glues and Adhesives
Check if the glue has a single component, because unfortunately strong glue stains and / or combined cannot be removed. If not, try to remove the stain with nail polish remover or acetone (do not use on synthetic fabrics).
You can also try soaking the garment for a few hours with a mixture of warm water and vinegar, and then wash the garment as usual.
Paint, Lacquer and Enamel
For oily paints and varnish, clean the stain with a sponge soaked in turpentine or commercial paint solvent before washing.
If a garment has been stained with resin, soak the stain with olive oil and then rub thoroughly with water and detergent, then put your garment in the washing machine and you're done!
Beet
Beet stains can be removed by rubbing the affected area with a clean, damp cloth. Then let the garment soak an hour and wash as usual.
If after that the stain has not come out, try adding a little lemon juice to water or using soap.
Blood
If the stain is recent, immediately rinse the garment and rinse with cold water and wash as directed by label. Never wash the garment in hot water.
If the blood stain has dried, it is best to wash the garment with water and ammonia.
Sweat
To remove sweat stains from your clothes, it is best to soak them with water and vinegar.
Try changing deodorant, there are some specially formulated to prevent stains on clothing.
Tea
Soak garment in cold water for an hour. Then wash as usual. If the stain does not come off, try removal with a mixture of white vinegar and alcohol.
Ink
To remove pen ink stains, soak the garment overnight with liquid detergent. Then wash as directed by label.
You can also dip the stain in warm milk or lemon juice for an hour and then rinse with water.
Red Wine
You should soak the stain for a few hours in cold milk, then wash your garment as usual.
You can also remove the stain by spreading white wine on the stain. Soak for a few hours and then wash the garment as usual.
If you dropped wine on a white shirt or blouse, try to soak the affected area in boiled milk. If it is colored, gently rub the stain with cold water mixed with a little ammonia.
Mix a little liquid soap with hydrogen peroxide and rub mix on the stain. If it resists, add a bit more peroxide to the mixture.
