Experts share their advice for getting rid of complex stains, including black grease and makeup
The reason turmeric is so difficult to remove is because the tiny powder particles are slightly oily, so they penetrate the fabric.The reason turmeric is so difficult to remove is because the tiny powder particles are slightly oily, so they penetrate the fabric.Last modified on Mon 6 Jun 2022 18.31 BSTearlier in this series, but this column is slightly different, as it’s based on readers’ requests for specific, hard-to-remove stains.
Ink stains tend to bleed when you try to remove them, so you will need to take steps to prevent this.Ink stains from ballpoint pens are some of the sneakiest stains. One of my favourite shirts has a faint scribble across the pocket and I have no idea how it got there. Christina Reitano, an expert in vintage clothing cleaning and restoration says, “I find rubbing alcohol [isopropyl alcohol] really effective for removing ink.
Instead, start by blotting the stain using a clean, white cloth to remove any excess and contain the spread. If the grease is stripped out first, you risk the dark particles becoming locked in the yarns of the material. Once this happens they can be impossible to remove.
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