How To Remove Tricky Holiday Stains
It's the holiday season!
It’s the most special time of the year! As we move deeper into winter, the holiday season gets closer and closer. While stuffing our stomachs with delicious food, it’s easy to accidentally fill our clothes with stains. Famous holiday foods like ham, macaroni & cheese, candied yams, gravy and cranberry sauce while tasting amazing, can leave some pretty nasty stains. We’re here to help you keep your clothes cleaner than your plate this holiday season, so here are some quick tips to walk you through the process!
Foodie beware!
One of the most common and annoying stains to get on clothing are grease stains. Grease stains are easy to get, but very tough to get out because grease contains lipids that cannot be dissolved in water. Here’s a list of things to look out for that may leave bad stains. Look out for foods that contain...
Some examples of common holiday meals that contain these ingredients are…
You’ve stained your clothes, now what?
Stains happen, even at the most inconvenient times but there are some things you should keep in mind in case an accident happens.
It’s important to treat a stain as soon as possible when you notice it. Not acting immediately can allow the stain to set into the garment and damage it further.
Some common household items to keep handy are a toothbrush, baking soda, dish detergent and aloe vera. These common items are great for removing tough stains like grease.
When using DIY stain removal practices, it’s always recommended to first test your method on a small piece of the garment before applying it on a large scale.
When treating your garment, to maximize your ability to remove the stain you MUST treat it from the back of the garment not the front. It’s highly recommended to follow this practice because applying treatment from the front of the garment will only force the stain to settle deeper in the fabric of your garment.?
After treating your garment, it’s possible that they may be leftover residue. This can either be residue from the cleaning solvent used or dirt residue leftover from the original stain. Regardless of which of the two it is, it is still important to fully wash your garment after applying a treatment method.??
Patience is a virtue for not only life, but garment care as well. It’s not guaranteed that each method will work instantly, so it is possible you may need to wait to see the results of your treatment. Sometimes stain removal may require an additional treatment to the garment for assurance.?
Parting Words:
The holidays are a great time for seeing family, eating great food and having fun but one bad stain can ruin all of these things. This year, make sure you’re prepared by having everything you need to fight stains. So to recap, here are 6 quick tips to help you stay stain free this holiday season.
Remember these steps, don’t miss your mouth when eating and you have all the tricks you need to keep stains from soiling your holiday spirit this year!