Ever since human beings began to cover their bodies in response to an established code of decency, clothes have acquired a significant role in society. Initially, clothes served as protection from the environment and climate. With the development of the textile industry in the 14th century, clothes started to be used as decorative elements to enhance an individual’s personality and appearance. Certain types of clothing became representative of identities, activities and occupations. Uniforms were designed to differentiate the members of a group, team, organization or school from others. With the trade of certain textiles (such as wool or silk) contributing to the growth of wealthy urban elites in Europe, soon clothes turned into symbols of an individual’s status.
Whether a person wants to be recognised as part of a group or stand out as a separate individual, clothes are an essential form of self expression. Hence it is so important to keep them clean. But this is not always easy. As we proudly wear our most adorning attires, we are exposed to elements that attempt against our personal style. Think of chewing gum on a wedding dress, or foundation stains on the collar of the finest shirt. With soap Sudz coin laundry you can restore your clothes to wear them with confidence. In this article, Sudz Laundry wants to warn you of the most stubborn stains out there trying to blemish your flair.
Ancient Grease
Grease stains are among the most dreaded ones because they are hard to remove and hard to disguise. Oil splattering on your pants while cooking, butter dripping on your shirt while enjoying a delicious meal, kids wiping their hands on their clothes after eating fried chicken… These are terrifying scenarios in the world of fabric care. Even natural body oils can leave a tough stain to clean. Since water and grease repel each other, grease stains need to be pretreated before washing. Blotting the stain with a paper towel, both on the front and reverse of the garment, will remove any excess oil. Salt, cornstarch and toothpaste are home remedies that can effectively remove greasy stains depending on the fabric.
Red, Red Wine
A pleasant evening, perhaps a date with the love of your life or a night out with your best friends, can be instantly ruined by a clumsy mistake. We are talking about drops of liquor on your fancy dress. Stains from red wine, beer or any alcoholic beverage must be treated immediately. White wine and vinegar can help dilute red wine stains, but they can also damage the fabric. Covering the stain with salt or baking soda and soaking in cold water should do the job. This technique can also work with blood stains.
No Inklings of Ink Stains
You could be wearing the most sophisticated suit for an important meeting or job interview. You may even have prepared an exceptional presentation. None of this matters if you display over your shirt an expressionist splash of ink. Pen leaks over your shirt look dramatic, but they do not necessarily leave permanent damage. First of all, you need to place an absorbent paper on the fabric to stop the ink from spreading. Depending on the fabric, you can use warm milk or lemon juice to remove an ink stain. In some cases, as with wool, you need to mix both ingredients.
Chocolate
Everyone loves chocolate in all its forms: as a hot beverage, melted over a dessert, within crunchy snacks. But nobody likes it over their clothes. The key is never to use hot water on a chocolate stain, as it will blend into the fabric and become permanent. Remove any excess chocolate with a knife or spoon taking care not to spread it further. Vinegar, also used to remove grass and lipstick stains, is a useful remedy for cacao derived stains. Rubbing soap or detergent will loosen the stain. Rinse and repeat until there is no more chocolate on your clothes.
Don’t sweat it!
If you are looking for an outfit that will help you feel confident, you surely do not want those uncomfortable streaks in the armpit area caused by sweat and antiperspirants. Those yellow blotches seem forever printed into your white shirts. However, they can be eliminated by soaking the garment in baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and water. Baking powder can also tackle rust stains in delicate fibers.
Stain’ Alive
The most important thing to do when facing a frustrating stain is to act quickly. Dried stains are more difficult to remove than fresh ones. Fresh stains are more susceptible to chemical reactions that dissolve the substance smudged on your garment. Avoid rubbing a stain, as it can spread and deepen into the fabric. Instead, reversing and rinsing it under cold water can make the cleaning easier. Reading the fabric care instructions on the label and patch testing any active ingredients before applying to the entire piece are crucial to protect the fiber from discoloration or damage.
As soon as you notice a stain on your favorite apparel, treat it with the appropriate method and bring it to Sudz Laundry for a thorough wash. You will prance out of our soap Sudz coin laundry wearing the most pristine outfit. Please note that if the label of your garment indicates that it needs to be dry cleaned, you should not treat or rinse the stain. Quickly come to Sudz Laundry to use our eco-friendly dry cleaning services.