Common stains and marks include nail polish, makeup and gum which can all be incredibly hard to get out of clothing. Instead of throwing the item away or ruining it in the wash, a laundry expert has shared six best remedies to achieve “pristine clothing”. Deyan Dimitrov, CEO of Laundryheap, recommended using lemon juice for any incidents with gum.
He explained: “Soak the garment in lemon juice and use the blunt edge of a knife to scrape away excess gum.
“Wash your garment in the washing machine immediately to prevent the lemon juice from changing the colour of your clothes.
“Alternatively, for dark coloured items, if you fancy trying a different condiment to combat gum, you can also use mayonnaise. Massage a dollop of mayonnaise into the item of clothing, and the gum should simply peel off.”
Balled bits of tissue can be incredibly annoying after a garment has been washed in the machine without checking pockets prior.
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“Once the hairspray has dried, pop the affected items in the washing machine and wash them as normal. Once they’re dry, shake them out and they should be glitter-free.”
Makeup stains are a common issue, especially when wearing white clothing. They can also appear very hard to budge, even when using stain remover in the wash.
Instead, dampen the area with water before applying shaving cream and leaving it for 10 minutes.
The expert added: “Rub the stained area in circular motions with a soft-bristle toothbrush. Place in the washing machine and clean as normal. The stain should then begin to disappear.”
Pets can shed a lot of hair in the summer months, especially when the weather is very hot outside.
This can build up on upholstery and clothing which can seem impossible to remove, even when placed in the washing machine.
Deyan said: “Never fear, there is a simple and cost effective way to unsully your upholstery: a rubber glove. There are two methods to this madness.
“Put the glove on and rub the fabric/material. This will create static and the fur should clump together.
“Alternatively, if you are facing some resistance, run the glove under some water to dampen it. The water should help any animal hair stick to the rubber glove.
“Rinse the glove and repeat as many times as needed until the hair is gone.”