The best way to remove stains from wool clothes.
We all have accidents, and sometimes, this involves spilling wine or coffee or butter on your favourite item of clothing. So how do you get rid of stains from clothes? Follow our step-by-step guide to remove stains from your favourite wool clothing.
Wool is easy to care for and the natural fibre’s inherent benefits such as resistance to both odour and stains mean that wool clothes require less washing and at lower temperatures compared to clothes made from other fibres. But if you do accidentally spill something on your favourite item of clothing and need to get rid of a stain, these handy tips will have your clothes looking as new in no time.
How to remove butter, sauce or grease stains
1. If a greasy mark forms, firstly scrape the surface of the stain with a spoon or blunt knife to remove any excess oil.
2. Use a hot iron over layers of tissue to soak up the excess oil/grease.
3. If required, soak a lint-free cloth in proprietary grease remover or white spirit. Gently dab the area, blotting the solvent as much as possible. Repeat if necessary, then allow to dry.
4. Wash using a Wool-approved detergent.
How to remove egg or milk stains
1. Mix half a teaspoon of salt into one cup tepid water and dab the stain with the solution. Rinse well and blot up excess water.
2. If stain persists then add one teaspoon of biological detergent to a cup of warm water and apply this solution to the stain, then wait for 15 minutes. Rinse well with clean water
3. Repeat the action with a cloth soaked in diluted white vinegar to neutralise the biological detergent.
4. Wash using a Wool-approved detergent.
How to remove red wine, fruit or fruit juice stains
1. Rinse as much of the drink as possible with clean water then apply a dilute solution of Wool-approved detergent in tepid water.
2. If the stain persists create a mixture of 3 parts surgical spirit or rubbing alcohol, plus 1 part of cold water and dab the stain with the mixture. Blot excess liquid.
3. Rinse well then wash using a Wool-approved detergent.
How to remove white coffee, tea, milk, hot chocolate and chocolate stains
1. Dab gently around the edge of the stain with a lint-free cloth soaked in a dilute solution of Wool-approved detergent in tepid water. Blot gently with an absorbent cloth or towel.
2. If an oily stain persists after drying, then dab gently from the edge of the stain with a cloth soaked with white spirit. Press gently with an absorbent cloth or towel to soak up excess solvent then allow to dry.
3. Wash using a Wool-approved detergent.
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