How to Remove Strawberry Stains from a Raincoat.
How to Remove Strawberry Stains from a Raincoat.
Strawberry and chocolate what a combination! That’s a great combo for the taste buds, but bad for the hips. And if dribbled on your garment, it’s bad for your garment as well. Strawberry is one of the more difficult stains to remove if left unattended.
Choice of Products: Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent, Heinz Distilled White Vinegar, and Borax.
Fresh Strawberry Stain:
- Blot with a wet towel followed by a dry towel.
- Repeat several times to remove all of the strawberry stain.
- If necessary create a spotting solution with 1 part Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent and 10 parts water.
- Apply solution directly on to the strawberry stain.
- Tamp (tap) with a brush.
- Let the solution penetrate the strawberry stain for 5-10 minutes.
- Blot with a wet towel followed by a dry towel.
Dried Strawberry Stain:
- Create a spotting solution with 1 part Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent, 5 part Heinz Distilled White Vinegar and 5 parts water.
- Apply directly to the dried strawberry stain.
- Tamp with a brush.
- Let the solution penetrate the strawberry stain for 10-15 minutes.
- Blot with a wet towel followed by a dry towel.
Aged and Oxidized Strawberry Stains:
- Create a soaking solution with 2 ounces of Borax per gallon of water.
- Soak the entire garment in the borax and water solution for several hours or over night.
- Rinse with clean water.
Test for colorfastness before using any of the spotting solutions. Apply a small amount of the solution on a white towel, blot that part of the towel on a hidden part o the garment. Check for color transfer on to the towel.
When done with the stain removal process, always clean the entire garment as recommended by the care label. Never leave garments unclean after using spotting or cleaning products. Over time the spotting agent can discolor, or yellow, and weaken the material.
Karl Huie
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