Some DIY Methods for Spot Cleaning

Spilling coffee or having someone’s food fall on your newly cleaned clothes can be a nuisance. It can especially be annoying if the stained clothes in question are white. Not only do you have to deal with people assuming you’re clumsy or unkempt, but you have to clean that stain. Stain removal can be difficult, but, with some tips, it doesn’t have to be.  

Blotting

Blotting involves transferring the staining material from the stained material to a more absorbent and less social one. For example, suppose your colleague stumbles while walking in front of you and drops their coffee on your shirt. Here, coffee is the staining material and your shirt is the stained material.

To blot your stain, you continuously dab the stained spot with your absorbent material. You should use a white towel to absorb, as coloured can leave their colour on the stained item. After a bit, put some clean water on the stain and continue to blot.

Depending on how long you take to begin blotting, the method can completely get rid of the stain or do nothing at all. If you’re quick, you won’t need anything more than a towel and water to clean your stain. If it takes you longer, you should consider dry cleaning.

Lemon Juice

Lemons can be used in a few different ways to remove stains. You can use them on their own, or mix them with something else, like water or salt. How to use them depends on the kind of stain you have.

If your white shirt is stained, salt and lemon may work. Squeeze the lemon and pour the salt over the stain. Rub them over the stain, rinse with water, and repeat until the stain fades or disappears. Alternatively, if you have juice stains on your clothing, a mixture of water and lemon juice should do the trick. Mix lemon and water in roughly a 1:2 ratio and rub the mixture into the stain till it fades.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide works well, either on its own or in combination with some other ingredients, to remove stains. You can combine hydrogen peroxide and toothpaste to make a versatile stain remover. Carefully mix a solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a bit of regular, non-gel toothpaste. Rub the mixture on the stain and rinse. Repeat until the stain has disappeared.

If, however, none of these home remedies work, you should consider sending your clothing out to a dry cleaner. If you’re in Queens, NY, get in touch with NY Organic Dry Cleaners. They’re an affordable dry-cleaning service that’ll get rid of your stains in an eco-friendly fashion. Contact them now to rid your clothes of their stains.