Yellow stains on white laundry can be your biggest enemy when you want to keep it in pristine condition. White clothes are essential in our wardrobe but are also the easiest to stain. Although it is possible to keep them free of wine, sweat or food stains, these are textiles that also tend to yellow. Here in this case, we show you how to get rid of yellow stains on your white laundry.
Several solutions are available to remove stains from your white laundry in order to preserve its durability. We present to you some of them that stand out as economical and ecological alternatives to the recurring cleaning products on the market.
How to remove yellow stains from white laundry?
Before moving on to treating your white linen, you should first refer to the label of the garment to learn about the best ways to clean it. The methods may not work on fabrics made of silk, wool or those that only require dry cleaning. With that in mind, here's how you can remove yellow stains from your white clothes.
Stain yellow clothing with hydrogen peroxide, salt and baking soda
If you want to use an eco-friendly stain remover to get rid of yellow stains, consider the combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. The latter will serve to break down stains thanks to oxidation while the bicarbonate will help lift the dirt thanks in particular to its abrasive nature which is excellent against oil and grease stains. This abrasiveness will also be provided by the salt because of its grainy texture which makes it easier to scrub stubborn stains. Note also that bleach is to be avoided if you want to clean a sweat stain, for example, because it will eventually become permanent on the fabric.
What you will need:
- 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide
- 1.5 teaspoons coarse salt
- A container
- A short-bristled brush: Used toothbrush, scrub brush, etc.
- 1.5 cups baking soda
Pour the quantities of peroxide, bicarbonate and salt into the container and mix them copiously. Wet the stained areas of your linen with cold water then apply your mixture. Let it sit for 30 minutes before scrubbing the solution in with the brush. Then proceed to rinsing before machine washing using a cold water cycle and using your usual detergent. All you have to do is dry it and admire the result.
To further ensure the guarantee of a good result, you can make sure to let the hydrogen peroxide penetrate the stained area longer. To do this, soak the garment in a solution of equal parts water and peroxide overnight before treating the stains with the solution below.
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What you will need:
- 2 glasses of hydrogen peroxide
- sodium bicarbonate
- A container
- A glass of washing-up liquid
- A brush
This solution does not differ from the previous one since it suffices here to mix the dishwashing liquid and the hydrogen peroxide in a bowl and to apply them directly to the yellow trace. You will then sprinkle the baking soda on it and leave it to act for an hour. At the end of this period, take the brush and rub it gently against the bicarbonate then rinse before washing in the machine. To dry, know that the best way to do it is to expose the laundry to the sun. UV rays are still the best way to get impeccable clothes.
Remember that white vinegar is also an excellent remedy against yellow spots because not only does it act on them but also on the oldest marks. A vinegar water bath is a solution that has nothing to envy to those already mentioned.