From grass stains to red wine and beyond, in this article we would like you to learn how to remove these difficult stains for good. Stains on your clothing are the definition of frustrating but before you throw away that blouse you accidentally spilled red wine on, or retire your child’s good jeans because of grass stains, try some of these helpful tips…
Check for Colorfastness
Test for colorfastness first. Apply hot vinegar to an inconspicuous area of the garment with a cotton swab, and let it sit for one to three minutes before applying a paper towel to the area. If no color comes off on the towel, the garment is colorfast, and you can continue to pre-treat with vinegar.
Pre-treatment
The most important aspect of stain removal is pre-treating as soon as possible. The sooner you can soak or pre-treat a stain, the better your chances of being able to remove it. When pre-treating, always test a discreet area of fabric with a pre-treating solution to make sure the product doesn’t damage your garment. Apply pre-treatment remover only to the affected areas on the item and then let it sit for 10-15 minutes so it can soak thoroughly in the fabric and work its magic. While you can purchase stain removers from the store, vinegar works great for such purposes too.
Gently Agitate the Stains
After the pre-treatment has soaked into the fabric, we recommend taking a toothbrush, rag or similar object to lightly go over the affected areas. Even gentle agitation can help lift stain out of the fabric.
Launder as Usual
Now you are ready to wash the garment as normal with your standard detergent. Combined with the previous steps, a normal wash cycle should be more than enough to lift the stains out of the fabric so that your garment come out of the wash looking good as new!
Meadowthorpe Laundromat has high capacity washers and dryers that can handle all your household items, clothes, and more!
Look for us behind Jimmy Johns and Speedway on Leestown Rd or Contact us (859-227-5757) for more information
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About 24 Hr Meadowthorpe Laundromat
24 Hr Meadowthorpe Laundromat is a self serve coin laundry, with a variety of washing and drying options. We have large capacity equipment, perfect for blankets, comforters, sleeping bags, and more. We are owned and operated by a Meadowthorpe resident and have better washers and more drying capacity than ever before. We offer customers a clean, safe, and dependable place to get your laundry clean. We also have Free WiFi, snacks, drinks, and laundry supplies available for your convenience.
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