How to disguise an iron stain

Most people who use household appliances have at least once experienced adverse consequences from interacting with equipment. However, there is nothing to worry about, since the problem can most often be fixed on your own. So, in this article we will consider options for eliminating shine and stains on clothes after using an iron.

How to remove shine from iron

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First of all, you should understand that the reasons for this may be different. For example, the user does not take care of the device, violates the rules of heat treatment, or does not set the recommended temperature. In any case, you should try to eliminate the gloss. So, there are several methods that you can follow if you wish.

On synthetics

The first method is the most common and simple. It consists of using vinegar and is the following algorithm of actions:

  • First, mix 1 teaspoon of 9% vinegar with 1 liter of water.
  • Gauze is moistened in this solution and placed in the required place.
  • Then you can start steaming until the result appears.

In addition, black tea can be used in the process. In this case, you just need to moisten a cotton ball in the tea leaves, squeeze it thoroughly and apply it to shine. You also need to keep the equipment until it disappears.

Attention! The latter outcome of the event can only be adhered to if the clothes are dark in color. Because there are stains left on the white from the tea leaves.

On silk and chiffon fabric

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Silk should be treated a little differently. So, you will need to complete the following points:

  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda is mixed with water in a cup.
  • Consequently, the material is wetted in the resulting solution and steamed.

A similar process can be found. Although it is often less effective, it still:

  • From a small amount of cold water and soda a certain mass is created, which must then be distributed into the matter.
  • So, you should wait until it dries completely.
  • Finally, remove the ingredients. You can stretch it just in case.

How to remove iron stain

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Stains can also be effectively eliminated from fabric material. And there are many ways to do this. Below are some of them.

Bleach

After washing, you need to use a special product. It should not be allowed to interact with silk and wool, as the latter are more likely to deteriorate. To achieve this you need to implement the following steps:

  • hydrogen peroxide
    It is better to prepare the item first. To do this, you can rinse it.
  • Next, create a mixture of detergent, liquid and powder. So, it is important to rub it into the fabric and leave it to absorb for a few minutes.
  • As soon as the solution begins to act, you need to wash the item in a washing machine and dry it as you wish.

Hydrogen peroxide

This method requires only peroxide and ammonia.

  • First, you need to moisten the foreign piece of material with the above liquids.
  • Having placed the source of the problem on the ironing board, you need to cover the damaged area with this piece. And put the dry product on top of everything.
  • This design should be ironed, while maintaining the minimum degree value. This is how the composition will penetrate the fibers and gradually remove unwanted formation from the surface.

Lemon juice

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If you have the opportunity to use a lemon, you will first have to squeeze all the juice out of it directly onto the desired place. Then you need to soak the item of clothing in water.

Reference! It should be kept this way for 15 minutes to half an hour. After soaking, you need to thoroughly wring out the item and rinse.

Finally, all that remains is to dry it. In addition to this type of citrus, green onion pulp is usually used, as well as vinegar (but not apple or wine vinegar).

Of course, it is possible to find a lot of options on this topic. But this once again demonstrates that almost every stain and gloss can be removed with your own efforts. Moreover, the process consists of using the maximum available ingredients. And all actions can be carried out even by the most inexperienced housewives.

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