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How to remove stains from a shirt?

Very importantly, act quickly if you stain your shirt. It is best to treat it immediately and throw it in the wash.

How to remove a stain from a cotton shirt?

Most shirts are made of cotton. Many light stains will come out fine by treating them directly with liquid detergent or washing-up liquid and lukewarm water. Throwing the shirt straight into the washing machine afterwards will be enough to get the dirt out. Are there synthetic fabrics in your shirt? They are often stronger than cotton. In that case, you can often scrub harder on a stain. However, be careful not to scrub too hard and damage the fabric.

 

How to remove a sweat patch in your shirt?

Sweat stains in your shirt? Those are best treated with detergent, Baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice or aspirin. Here is a detailed description of how to treat sweat patches in a shirt.

 

How to remove a coffee stain from your shirt?

If you get to it quickly, it is usually enough to put the fabric in a tub of lukewarm water. If the stain has been in the fabric for a bit longer, you can treat it with baking soda or vinegar and lukewarm water. Salt is also a good option. Lay the shirt down and immediately sprinkle a good amount of salt over the coffee stain. Let it soak in for a while and then wipe away the salt. Then throw the shirt in the wash or soak it in lukewarm water.

 

How to remove a red wine stain from your shirt?

What is the best way to treat a red wine stain? Pour some cold water or white wine over the spot. Then sprinkle salt over it. Salt absorbs the dye. Afterwards, use washing-up liquid and lukewarm soapy water to rinse out the stain. Is it still not out? Then repeat these steps.

 

How to remove a chocolate stain from your shirt?

For chocolate stains, detergent and a little lukewarm water works best. If this is not enough, you can gently rub a teaspoon of ammonia on the spot. Then go over it again with detergent and lukewarm water and rinse well.

 

How do you remove a lipstick stain from your shirt?

It won't happen often, lipstick on your shirt. But it's a tricky stain, should it happen. Important: never rub the lipstick stain! Dab a little benzene on it until you can no longer see the spot. Follow the washing instructions on the label.

 

How to remove a tomato sauce stain from your shirt?

Carefully remove the leftover sauce or paste with a knife or spoon. Dab liquid detergent on the stain. Wash with cold water from the bottom of the stain, as you don't want the stain to soak further into the clothes. Follow the washing instructions on the label.

 

How to remove a blood stain from your shirt?

Wash the shirt immediately with cold water. If possible, soak in water that is at room temperature for at least 10-15 minutes. Treat the stain with an enzyme-based agent or household ammonia. Wash the shirt separately.

Means to use against stains

If a stubborn stain does not come out with detergent, there are a number of well-known remedies that work well. One example is ox gall soap or green soap. Is it even more difficult? Or are you dealing with a pulled-in stain? Then there are also a number of stain removers on the market such as Vanish.

Check the washing label

Check the garment for colour fastness and sensitivity before using home remedies or stain removers. This applies especially to acidic agents in combination with coloured clothes and delicate fabrics. Test the stain remover on a small and inconspicuous spot on the garment first. Then, if the paint and material are not damaged, the agent can safely be used for stain removal on the entire garment.