Dealing with stubborn stains on clothes can be one of the biggest challenges many people face. From stubborn slime stains to stubborn oil stains, each type of stain requires a special treatment. For many, removing these stains can be a daunting task because they simply dont go away.
Slime stains, for example, often remain in the fabric fibers . These stains can dry and stick tightly, making the cleaning process very difficult. Meanwhile, oil stains from everyday activities or mechanical work also pose their own challenges. Oil not only penetrates the fabric fibers, but also leaves a noticeable and stubborn mark.
However, there is no need to worry. With the right technique, dealing with these stubborn stains is not impossible. An Instagram user @ka.laundry_ once revealed a trick to remove these stains easily. In one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to using only one kitchen ingredient to remove the stains.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @ka.laundry_ on Tuesday (8/10), the kitchen ingredient in question is vinegar. She admitted to using kitchen vinegar which is often mixed for cooking. Well, this vinegar can help remove stubborn stains, such as slime stains and sticky oil.
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First of all, make sure the stain is dry. If it is dry, usually slime or oil stains will tend to be sticky and groan. Well, at this stage, immediately drip vinegar onto the stained area.
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After that, scrape the stain using a stainless spoon. The vinegar will help soften the stain, making it easier to remove. If the surface of the fabric starts to dry, rinse with a little warm water. Then rub again using a spoon. Do this process until the stain is completely gone, okay?
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If necessary, you can pour a little more vinegar on the stain. Then scrape and rub it gradually. Later, the stubborn and sticky stain will be lifted immediately.
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The final step, rinse the clothes with warm water. That way, you can wash the clothes as usual using soap or detergent. Then dry them in the sun until dry. Well, the clothes that are dry will look cleaner. Please note that vinegar is one of the natural cleaning agents that is effective in dealing with various types of stubborn stains, including slime and sticky oil stains. Vinegar contains acetic acid which is strong enough to break down the chemical components in slime and oil. This acetic acid is able to dissolve substances that are difficult to clean with plain water, thus helping to remove stains from fabric fibers. Vinegar also has the ability to penetrate fabric fibers while softening stains that are firmly attached. When applied to slime stains, vinegar can loosen the bonds between the slime and the fabric fibers, making the cleaning process easier. Likewise, on oil stains, vinegar helps dissolve the oil and makes it easier to remove. Well, besides these two stains, vinegar is also suitable for removing other sticky stains, such as glue.