Tricky ways to remove whiteness stains and save your favorite item
Chlorine bleach stains are a special type of stain that cannot be removed by regular washing.
Contacting fabric fibers, Whiteness discolors them, leaving white (and in some cases yellow) stains.
The problem of Whiteness stains can be solved only by restoring the color of the damaged area. Proven methods and recommendations from experienced housewives will help you do this correctly.
We will tell you further how to remove Whiteness stains from white, black and colored ones.
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What to do first?
The first thing to do when bleach gets on your clothes is to neutralize the effect of bleaching agents as soon as possible.
To do this, you need to carry out the following manipulations:
Thoroughly rinse traces of Whiteness on the fabric under running water. The goal is to rinse as much bleach out of the fibers as possible.- Without twisting the fabric, sprinkle a thick layer of baking soda on the stain. The goal is to neutralize the bleaching effect of Whiteness.
- Leave the layer of soda on the clothes until completely dry, then remove the powder with a soft brush.
It is necessary to begin neutralizing traces of bleach as soon as the bleach gets on the clothes. Delaying the process significantly reduces the chances of removing stains and restoring the original appearance of the clothing.
How to remove from white?
As strange as it may sound, Whiteness actually leaves stains on white fabric. These yellow stains are nothing more than traces of colored substances included in the bleach. There are several ways to restore the original whiteness of a damaged item.
Folk remedies
Lighten yellow white spots on white fabric hydrogen peroxide will help. Simply wipe the stain thoroughly with a cotton pad soaked in peroxide.
Aspirin can also solve the problem of old stains from whiteness on white fabric. It is necessary to treat contaminants with a special paste.
Household chemicals
Stain removers will help remove yellow stains from white fabric. TOP 3 best anti-stain products for white things:
Vanish Gold Oxi Action Crystal White
Removes any dirt without residue (including from Whiteness). Clothes with stains are soaked in water with dissolved bleach powder (the proportion indicated by the manufacturer on the label) for at least an hour. Afterwards the items are washed as usual.
Active oxygen and enzymes in the bleach do not damage the structure of the fibers. The average cost is 1000 rubles. (weight 1000 g).
Clean Home Express effect
Environmentally friendly bleaching powder will clean clothes from stubborn and stubborn stains. Active oxygen in the stain remover enhances the effect of the washing powder. Compatible with any detergent. The average cost is 600 rubles. (weight 1000 g).
Frosch
Stain pre-treatment agent, stain remover from a German manufacturer. The main component is citric acid citrate. — will remove stains and yellowness from snow-white things as quickly as possible. Suitable for all types of fabrics. The average cost is 160 rubles. (volume 750 ml).
Before using any chemical composition, it must be tested on an inconspicuous area of clothing.
How to remove from black?
Whiteness leaves white spots on black fabric, which can only be hidden by painting. For such purposes, special dyes are used (available in an assortment on the shelves of hardware stores or in handicraft departments).
Algorithm of actions:
- the dye selected by color is dissolved with water (the exact instructions are indicated by the manufacturer on the label);
- the product spoiled by Whiteness is dipped into the resulting solution and brought to a boil (it is important not to exceed the soaking and boiling time indicated on the label);
- The painted item is rinsed in cold water with vinegar (2-3 teaspoons of vinegar per liter of water is enough).
TOP – 3 best dyes for black fabrics:
IDEAL Back to Black
Ideal for restoring black fabrics, spoiled by chlorine bleaches. Suitable for all types of fabric. After dyeing, clothes do not fade. The average cost is 680 rubles. (weight 400 g).
Simplicol Intensiv clothing dye
Will evenly color areas of black clothing bleached by White. Suitable for natural and synthetic fabrics. Simply place clean items in the washing machine, add a packet of liquid dye, and start the wash at 4°C. No need to add powder. After dyeing, clothes do not fade. The average cost is 650 rubles. (weight 400 g).
Marabu fabric dye
Suitable for both hand and machine dyeing. The restored color does not fade and is resistant to frequent washing. The dye is suitable for all types of fabrics.The average cost is 560 rubles. (package 30 g).
Painting with professional paints is carried out strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
How to eliminate on color?
The easiest way to restore the brightness of colors in discolored areas of colored clothing is to use special permanent markers.
Among the wide range of markers presented on the shelves of haberdashery stores, everyone will be able to find the option they need. The main thing is to choose the right marker color, matching the tone of the damaged fabric.
If the colored fabric is slightly damaged, alcohol will help to mask traces of whiteness. To do this, moisten the outline of the stain with a cotton swab, generously moistened with alcohol. After a few minutes, carefully using a cotton swab, the coloring pigment softened with alcohol is redistributed over the whitish spot from the Whiteness. This method is most effective for fabrics with unstable dyeing.
Features of removal depending on the type of material
One of the factors that influences the choice of method for removing bleach stains is the type of fabric from which the clothing is made.
Jeans
Whiteness stains on denim can only be removed by masking. Small spots are painted over with a pen or felt-tip pen. In cases where Whiteness has damaged a significant area of a denim product, boiling it down will help to revive it.
Algorithm of actions:
The damaged denim item is twisted (alternatively, the fabric can be pulled together with a rope and tied in a knot).- In a very large saucepan (bucket), bring at least 10 liters of water to a boil, then add 250 ml of Whiteness and 2-3 tbsp. washing powder.
- A denim item is dipped into the resulting mixture and boiled for twenty minutes.
- After boiling, the product is straightened, rinsed under running water, and hung out to dry.
The result of boiling depends on how much the item was discolored before boiling. Possible variations in uneven cooking.
Linen, cotton
Ammonia and table salt will help remove whiteness stains from natural linen or cotton fabrics.
Algorithm of actions:
- in a glass container mix warm water (250 ml), ammonia (1 tsp), table salt (1 tsp);
- soak the stained item in the resulting solution (for half an hour);
- The item, already cleared of traces of Whiteness, is washed as usual.
Wool, silk
One proven folk method can save delicate silk items or soft, cozy woolen items spoiled by Whiteness.
Mix in a glass container:
- six crushed tablets of hydroperite,
- 2 tsp ammonia,
- 100 ml water.
The resulting product is treated, left for five minutes, after which the product is washed as usual.
Adviсe
If Whiteness has ruined a collar, pocket or cuff, a complete replacement of a damaged part can revive a favorite item.
If you don’t have a marker at hand, drawing ink can replace it. It is enough to dip a thin brush into the mascara or refill a special fountain pen.
Then carefully (trying not to go beyond the outline) shade the white spots on the black fabric.
Conclusion
Whiteness stains are not a reason to throw clothes in the trash. Timely actions to restore the color of a damaged area of fabric (dying, bleaching) will help save your favorite wardrobe item from disposal.
