How to treat stains on linen?
The treatment of stains on linen depends on the type of stain and the fabric of the linen. Here are some general tips for treating common stains with miracle solutions that you can make at home.
Comptoir du Bambou household linen is made from a bamboo fibre, La Fibre B. This fibre is smooth, which means that stains do not become embedded and set. A quick treatment will allow you to get rid of them!
Miracle products pour faire disparaître les taches
To remove stains from your linens, you can use the usual stain removers or opt for more ecological and efficient stain removers such as baking soda, Marseille soap, sodium percarbonate, hydrogen peroxide and terra cotta...
1. Sodium bicarbonate
It is a natural stain remover that will get rid of oil, grease, mud, food stains... You will need to prepare a magic solution. All you have to do is make a thick paste by mixing bicarbonate and water (hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar can also be used as a binder). All that remains is to soak a clean cloth with your preparation, then rub the stain vigorously.
2. Marseille soap
The grandmother's recipe par excellence! An ideal solution for stubborn stains that are both older and tougher. Moisten the stain lightly with cold water and rub with Marseille soap white. Leave for a few minutes - or a few hours if the stain is more stubborn.
For better results, you can also choose to wash your clothes with a Marseille soap-based detergent!
3. Sodium percarbonate
Sodium percarbonate, more commonly known as soda crystals, not only whitens clothes but also acts effectively on organic stains (blood, coffee, tea, chocolate, grease, make-up, urine, etc.) that can soil your clothes.
To do this, soak your laundry in a mixture of 1 to 3 tablespoons of Percarbonate per litre of hot water. Scrub while soaking and leave for 30 minutes. You can then put your clothes in the washing machine.
4. Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is the most effective stain remover for white or light-coloured laundry. Simply apply hydrogen peroxide to the area to be treated and allow your solution to work.
5. The rust inhibitor
For rust stains, put a tablespoon of rust remover on it and let it work before rinsing.
6. White vinegar
White vinegar is an economical and environmentally friendly alternative that can help you get rid of stubborn stains on various types of fabric. To do this, dilute it with a little cold water and pour it onto the stain. Leave the solution on for a few minutes, then rub gently before placing the fabric in the washing machine.
6. Lemon juice
If you are trying to remove a coffee, tea or wine stain, lemon juice can be a great ally. To do this, gently rub the stain with lemon juice and place it in the washing machine.
7. Alcohol at 90°C
If you have a wine stain, tomato sauce stain or even a foundation stain, rubbing alcohol at 90°C will repair the damage very effectively! To do this, use a cotton swab soaked in a solution of one quarter water and three quarters alcohol. Dab the stain with this mixture before placing your clothes in the washing machine. Warning: this technique is not applicable to delicate clothes or fabrics!
