Grass stains are often stubborn and difficult to remove.
But with these tips and home remedies, you are well prepared.
Especially in the summer months, nasty patches of grass can quickly be found on the pants.
Whether it's with the children who play a lot in the garden or after a leisurely picnic outdoors - grass stains on clothing are always annoying.
But this should now be put to an end.
There is no longer any need to fear grass stains in the future, because with these
tips and tricks for washing and cleaning
* you are prepared.
Remove grass stains from clothing with these home remedies
Grass stains are
difficult to get out of clothing
due to
chlorophyll and tannins
.
However, it is not necessary to resort to chemical agents straight away.
Which home remedies help and which substances are best used for:
Remove
grass stains from
sturdy fabrics
: drip lemon juice on the stain and wash as usual after an hour of exposure.
Remove grass stains from
light, white fabrics
: Put toothpaste with menthol and whitening agent on the grass stain and let it work for an hour.
Then wash at high temperature.
Remove
grass stains from
wool
: Mix baby shampoo with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and leave for an hour - then wash in the washing machine as usual.
Remove
grass stains from
polyester and cotton
: rub raw potatoes over the stain and wash normally.
All-purpose agent against grass stains (suitable for all fibers, except for wool): Put gall soap on the grass stain and let it take effect.
After several hours, rinse with cold, clean water, then wash in the washing machine as usual.
Also read:
Removing chewing gum on your shoe: These tricks make it easier
.
Removing fresh patches of grass: this is how it works
Acting quickly on fresh patches of grass can work wonders.
It is best to
soak
the garment
overnight
in warm water with a little washing-up liquid
.
The next day, simply rinse with clear, cold water and put the clothes in the washing machine.
Another option is to wash the clothes directly at a high temperature.
Pay attention to the label, because many items of clothing shrink at high temperatures.
Also read:
a TikTok user cleaning trick causes outrage
.
Removing grass stains: tips and tricks for staining jeans and shoes
Grass stains are particularly uncomfortable
in
white jeans
.
But don't panic -
citric acid
can help.
Put them on the stain and wash the pants as usual.
A 60-degree wash should be sufficient
for
dark jeans
.
You
can use gall soap to remove
the
grass leaks from cloth sneakers
.
Work the soap into the stain and wash the shoes in the washing machine - it's best to put the shoes in a laundry bag.
(swa) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
Also interesting: did you
know?
A towel in the dryer saves you money
.
These washing tips from grandma are obsolete
These washing tips from grandma are obsolete