How to remove grass from clothes

It is not always possible to wash the grass from clothes the first time. Most often, green-yellow marks remain on the fabric for a long time, and housewives cannot choose a suitable product that will not only remove dirt, but also will not ruin the thing. There are many methods that are effective in combating grass stains on clothing.

Methods for removing grass from clothes

Grass stains that remain on clothing while walking or working in the garden are among the most difficult stains. Especially often mothers of babies who love active games in nature encounter this problem. It is a little more difficult to wash colored children's clothes than plain clothes, because there is always a risk of removing the colorful color of your favorite thing along with the stain.

The main rules that will allow you to cope with the problem:

• Timely spot detection... Fresh traces of grass are easier to remove than old ones, so every time after a walk, inspect things for contamination;
• Using a safe product... Before using this or that method of removing grass stains, it is necessary to conduct a test on an inconspicuous area of ​​the thing;
• Do not rub or soak... Under physical impact, the pigment penetrates even deeper into the tissue. And simple soaking does not work, but can only aggravate the situation, especially if you immerse your clothes in hot water;
• Do not rush... Do not expect the old stain to be quickly removed from the fabric. Even fresh dirt will have to be removed for at least 4 hours. If at the moment of detecting a fresh trace of grass there is no time to remove it, then ordinary potatoes will help prevent the ingestion of pigment into the tissue structure. You just need to rub the stained area with half a raw potato;
• Getting rid of pollen... The washing process can be complicated by the presence of pollen on the trail of grass. You cannot rub it, so it is recommended to clean it with tape. To do this, stick a strip of ordinary or paper tape on the stained area and remove it along with the pollen.

Many housewives prefer to use exclusively chemical agents to eliminate any contamination. The advantage of this method includes:

• efficiency - many stain removers quickly remove traces of vegetation;
• availability - you can buy a cleanser at the nearest store;
• ease of use - you just need to follow the recommendations indicated on the package.

The disadvantages of chemicals include:

• high cost;
• ineffectiveness with chronic pollution;
• risk of damage to clothing if instructions are not followed.

There are also adherents of folk methods for removing stains. The advantages of these include the following:

• availability - most of the necessary components are always at hand;
• efficiency - some products are able to cope even with old dirt;
• cheapness;
• safety.

The disadvantages of traditional methods of dealing with traces of grass on clothes can be attributed only to a long process of removing stains.Wiping off the dirt will take patience and usually prepare yourself to reprocess your garment.

How to remove grass stains using folk methods

To wash clothes from grass using folk methods, it is necessary not only to choose the most effective remedy, but also to understand whether it can be used for this or that type of linen, because washing white and colored things is radically different.

How can you clean grass with laundry soap

One of the most common and effective stain removers is regular alkaline laundry soap. It is it that is first used when trying to wash grass from clothes. Soap application can look different.

First option:

1. Moisten the stain.
2. Rub it with soap.
3. Leave on for 5 - 6 hours.
4. Place in a bowl of warm water.
5. After 2 - 3 hours, reapply the soap and send the product to the washing machine.

This method will help remove grass from your clothes, even if the stained area is quite large.

Second variant of withdrawal:

1. Make soap shavings.
2. Pour it into warm water.
3. Soak the product.
4. After 2 hours, add 3 to 4 drops of ammonia to the water.
5. Leave the item to soak for another 3 hours.
6. Wash in the usual way.

This method will help remove even stubborn stains.

How to remove grass stains with salt

To wash the grass, you can also use regular salt, which housewives use for cooking.

1. Add 3 tablespoons of coarse table salt to a glass of warm water.
2. Place the soiled cloth in a saline solution.
3. Leave for at least 20 minutes.
4. Wash with powder or laundry soap.

How to remove grass stains with table vinegar

Wool and light-colored items will help remove 9% acetic, which is also found in every home.

1. Apply vinegar to the affected area with a brush or sponge.
2. Rub the stain.
3. After an hour, the grass mark should become much paler, so the procedure should be repeated.
4. After another hour, you can wash the product in warm water with powder.

Stubborn dirt can be treated with acetic acid. A 70% solution must be diluted in equal parts with water and the problem area must be treated with these formulations.

How to wipe grass from white things with baking soda

White fabrics and thick fabrics can be removed with baking soda.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Moisten the stain.
2. Add a handful of baking soda.
3. Rub into fabric.
4. Wash.

How to wipe grass from white cloth with glycerin

Glycerin will help save colored clothing and remove traces of grass from it. This requires:

1. Heat glycerin to 30 - 40 degrees.
2. In a container, mix glycerin and protein from one chicken egg (raw).
3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly to form a homogeneous solution.
4. Apply it to the grass stain.
5. Leave on for 1 - 1.5 hours.
6. Wash in the usual way with a suitable detergent.

other methods

Among the popular methods of removing grass marks from clothes, there are several more proven methods:

1. Ammonia... Can only be used for white items, as the substance can "eat" colors. Alcohol must be diluted with water - 1 tsp. per glass. Then moisten the stain and leave for 15 - 20 minutes to act. After a while, rub the problem area with soap. Leave to act again for 1 - 1.5 hours. Wash the product in the usual way. By the way, this method is suitable not only for clothes, but also for light-colored rag shoes.
2. Lemon acid... It is also a bleaching agent, so it can only be used on white garments.It is necessary to moisten the grass trail, sprinkle a little citric acid powder on it or drop a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice (preliminary wetting is not required in this case). Wash clothes with powder or soap.
3. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). In order to wash light-colored clothes, you need to dissolve 10 tablets of the drug in 5 liters of water. In the resulting solution, it is necessary to soak the product for 6 - 8 hours, wash. To achieve the best effect, you can add hydrogen peroxide or ammonia to aspirin. The combination of these substances can quickly eliminate contamination, but can damage the tissue structure. Therefore, such a duet can be used only in emergency cases and subject to the strength of the fabric.
4. Hydrogen peroxide... This tool is also suitable for light-colored items or for items with high-quality coloring. A 3% solution must be applied to a cotton swab and wipe the problem area with it. After 40 minutes, you can repeat the manipulation, after another 20 minutes, the product must be rinsed and then washed.
5. Denatured alcohol... It can also be used on light colored fabrics. The algorithm of action is the same as with peroxide. The main thing is to thoroughly wipe the product, rinse the remaining alcohol and wash the thing.

How to remove grass stains with household chemicals

For those who do not trust folk methods, household chemicals, which can be purchased at the nearest store, are suitable. There are many different remedies available to deal with the problem and to get the grass off your clothes. The main thing is not to spoil the product, bringing it to its original appearance.

1. Chlorine bleaches... When no gentle methods have had the desired effect, you can use an aggressive bleach - ordinary whiteness. It must be applied to the trail of grass, left for a few minutes and rinsed thoroughly, and then the product should be washed. But this method is only suitable for whitened items that are resistant to bleaching.
2. Oxygenated bleaches... Oxygen products can be used for colored laundry. The main condition is to follow all the recommendations indicated on the package. Among the most popular drugs of this kind is Vanish, Amway bleach.
3. Stain removers... A pencil for removing stains and Antipyatin soap are conditionally safe products for working with colored things. They are very effective, but you should first test on an inconspicuous area of ​​clothing. Stain removers from Amway and Vanish are more predictable and can be used on colored items.
   
4. Funds from Greenway... Manufacturers claim that their product line contains natural products that can wipe the most difficult stains, including traces of grass, without harm to fabrics. These can be special sprays, washing plates and even stain-removing wipes.
5. Fat remedies (Sanita, Komet, etc.) - these assistants are available in the kitchen of every housewife, they are able to remove grass traces. The main thing is to remember that they are very aggressive, so you should not use them for colored products.

Before using any chemical, it is imperative to conduct a clothing resistance test. If the paint has not deformed in an inconspicuous area, you can safely proceed to the direct cleaning of clothing contamination.

Conclusion

You can wash grass from clothes in various ways, among which there are aggressive and gentle means. In order for your favorite thing to take on its original form, you need to choose the right detergent and be patient.