How to smartly remove any stains

It has certainly happened to each of us, whether after the departure of a visitor, after a party or while cleaning, we discovered a stain. Unfortunately, on our favorite pillow, sofa, curtain, tablecloth. Of course, these days there are specialized cleaning companies that can easily solve this problem. From the point of view of the scope of the given damage, however, it is sometimes very uneconomical and sometimes even impossible. But don't panic, everything can still be saved. However, it is important to take into account that there is no stain like a stain and something different applies to each one. That's why we bring you several tips and tips on how to get out of such trouble in the easiest, cheapest and most efficient way.

Stain removal procedure

• First, it is important to find out the origin of the stain. Otherwise, stains from fruit, liquids and even greasy foods are cleaned. Of course, the point is to get rid of the stain and not to make it even bigger.
• We remove dirt from the stain, e.g. food remains or pieces of wax.
• We will use detergent or a chemical product that is suitable and recommended for our stain. We will thoroughly study the instructions for use of the given product. It is not recommended to use hot water for stain removal, which will cause the fiber to become discolored. This becomes an indelible stain.

Tips for specific stains

Blood

• Wash fresh blood on the fabric in cold water with table salt or soap. Remove the dried blood on white linen with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and a little ammonia. However, do not use on colored and nylon fabrics.

Nail polish

• We clean such stains using nail polish remover. However, it is advisable to test the reaction of the substance to the paint remover, which could damage or etch it, especially in the case of artificial fabrics. We recommend lining the fabric with the stain with absorbent paper, which will absorb the dirt.

Perfume

• If the material allows it, colored traces of perfume can be finished or treated with citric acid or cleaned with alcohol.

Lipstick

• We first remove the fat component from the stain, but we take care not to smear it. Then we remove the stain with a suitable detergent (e.g. Vanish). Depending on the type of fabric, we can finish with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Chewing gum

• First, we put the fabric with the stain in the freezer for a while so that the chewing gum hardens, or we rub it with a piece of ice. Carefully remove the frozen chewing gum so as not to damage the fibers of the fabric. The remaining parts can be removed with nail polish remover or solvent.

Wax

• Carefully remove the solidified deposit of wax from the fabric. If it is a colored wax, we do not iron the stain under any circumstances. The fabric may become discolored. It is best to rub the stain with detergent. Let it work for a while, tap and then wash in lukewarm water. Stains from white wax can be removed by placing the fabric between two absorbent papers and ironing them with an iron. We change or move the paper so that the stain does not spread. The rest of the wax can be removed with benzine or detergent and then washed in lukewarm water.

Ink

• If possible, absorb the stain immediately with absorbent paper. Next, soak in lukewarm water together with kitchen salt. Color residues are cleaned with 3% hydrogen peroxide. We prefer to have old stains cleaned at a dry cleaner.

Coffee

• Remove the fresh stain with lukewarm water along with the addition of a detergent with a bleaching component. Color residues are finished with 3% hydrogen peroxide. We recommend entrusting the old coffee stain to a dry cleaner.

Tea

• Clean fresh stains with detergent or lukewarm water with lemon juice. Remove old stains with a mixture of 50% alcohol and 50% white vinegar. After rinsing in water, let a 10% solution of citric acid act on the stain. Color residues are finished with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

White wine

• Rub the stain with alcohol, then with a detergent solution. Then rinse the fabric in lukewarm water.

Red wine

• Immediately sprinkle the stain with table salt and then wash it in a detergent with a bleaching component. Colored residues can be finished with 3% hydrogen peroxide. If a wine stain is allowed to dry, it is almost impossible to remove.

Milk

• Never use hot water on fresh stains. Wash in a lukewarm bath with detergent containing enzymes. Milk contains fat, which can be removed with alcohol or strong detergent.

Beer

• We prefer to entrust the old stain to the professional hands of a dry cleaner. Remove the fresh stain in lukewarm water with the addition of table salt or alcohol.

Fruit

• It is best to clean fresh stains immediately under running lukewarm water with an admixture of bleaching washing powder containing enzymes. Color residues are finished with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Eggs

• Wash a fresh egg white stain in lukewarm or cold water (but never hot) together with a detergent containing enzymes. Clean the dried old stain with a weak ammonia solution. On the other hand, let the yolk dry and carefully brush out the stain. Then clean with lukewarm water and a detergent containing enzymes. The remains are cleaned with 3% ammonia.

Spinach

• A tried-and-true solution for a spinach stain is an ordinary sliced potato, which we run over the stain.

Chocolate

• Even very old chocolate stains can be treated with glycerin and then rinsed off. Sprinkle the fresh stain with kitchen salt and wash it with a damp cloth.