頑固なシミ汚れに!シミの種類と シミ抜き方法 |お洗濯の基本を学ぶVol.6

For stubborn stains! Types of stains and stain removal methods | Learn the basics of laundry Vol.6

There are times when you get your precious clothes dirty and feel depressed.
Have you ever washed your clothes or taken them to the cleaners, but couldn't get the stains off and ended up throwing them away? Therefore, this time we will introduce first aid measures when it gets dirty and stain removal methods depending on the type of stain.
If you remember this, you can keep your precious clothes in good condition for a long time.

I want to remember! Types of stains and first aid measures

The stain removal methods you used to think were good may actually have the opposite effect.
First of all, in order to clean the stains, let's remember the types of stains and first aid measures.

Check the characteristics of the four types of stains: water-soluble, oil-soluble, water-oil-soluble, and insoluble.

There are various types of stains,
  • "Oil-soluble"
  • "Water soluble"
  • "Water-oil-based"
  • "Insoluble"
There are four main types of stains.

oil soluble stains

Stains that contain oil and are difficult to dissolve in water are called "oil-soluble stains."
Because it has the property of being easily soluble in heat, it is better to remove stains with hot water rather than cold water.
You can also remove stains using cleansing oil you have at home, so be sure to give it a try.
Oil-soluble stains include chocolate, oil-based ballpoint pens, lipstick, and foundation.
Rinenna has launched the RinennaPro series #ZERO, which specializes in "oil-soluble stains."
Just use a dropper to put #ZERO on the oil stain and throw it in the washing machine! With #ZERO , you can remove makeup stains and sunscreen that you accidentally get when you take off your clothes. Easy and easy to remove.
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water soluble stain

Water-soluble stains, which easily dissolve in water, may be removed by regular washing.
There is a relatively large amount of food stains, so you can use not only neutral detergent for laundry, but also It can also be removed with dish detergent.
Water-soluble stains include soy sauce, tea, coffee, juice, etc.

water oil stain

``Water-oil stains'' are stains that contain a lot of water and oil, such as those caused by cooking or seasonings that use oil.
Since it dyes even the fibers of the clothes, it is difficult to remove even with stain removers.
Water-soluble stains include not only meat sauces and other oil-based dishes, but also curry, mayonnaise, and dressings.

insoluble stains

Insoluble stains are very troublesome stains because they are difficult to remove with water or oil.
Insoluble stains include dirt, rust, India ink, ballpoint pen ink, perfume, and chewing gum.

attention!

Insoluble stains such as chewing gum and rust are not suitable for home washing.
We recommend that you leave it to a dry cleaner, as scrubbing can actually damage the fabric.

How to identify the types of stains - Video explanation -

Sometimes it can be difficult to determine what kind of stain is on your clothing.
In this video, we will show you how to distinguish between the different types of stains.

Try removing stains using items you have at home before sending them for cleaning.

It seems difficult to remove stains! We tend to shy away from it, but it's actually not that difficult if you know the right way.
For easy-to-handle fabrics that can be washed with water, such as cotton, Why not try removing stains at home?

You can do it without any special tools! Home goods that can be used to remove stains

  • clean dry towel
  • toothbrush
  • cotton swab
Use the above three methods to remove stains.
Place the towel under the clothing you are removing the stain from.
It is a good idea to prepare a towel that is the right size for the area you are removing the stain from.
A toothbrush or cotton swab is used to dab and remove stains.
A cotton swab is OK for small stains.
Toothbrushes used inside the mouth do not have to worry about damaging delicate clothing. In fact, it is suitable for removing stains from clothes.

Let's remove stains that are difficult to remove

Here we will show you how to remove stains that are difficult to remove.
Before removing stains, make sure that your clothes can be washed with water.

Soy sauce, juice, red wine... (water-soluble stains)

[What to use]

  • 1 teaspoon of neutral dish detergent
  • 3 teaspoons liquid oxygen bleach
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Mix the above ingredients to make a stain remover.

How to remove stains

① Place a dry towel underneath and dab the stain with a toothbrush dipped in stain remover.
② Once the stain has faded, wash it in the washing machine.

Meat sauce, curry, mayonnaise... (water and oil stains)

[What to use]

  • water
  • Neutral dish detergent
  • 3 teaspoons liquid oxygen bleach
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

How to remove stains

① Mix water and neutral dish detergent in a 1:1 ratio, and use a toothbrush or cotton swab to pat it to remove the oil film on the surface.
② Mix 1 teaspoon of neutral dish detergent, 3 teaspoons of liquid oxygen bleach, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
③ Apply the solution made in step ⑵ to the stain and dab it on the brush to remove the stain.
⑤ Fill the container with hot water and rinse while massaging.

CHECK!

Alkaline baking soda and acidic bleach will neutralize in 3 hours, so make them before you use them.
Also, it is not effective on mud or ink stains.

Oil-based ballpoint pen ink (oil-soluble stain)

[What to use]

  • Disinfecting alcohol (gel type is recommended as it does not evaporate easily)

How to remove stains

① Lay out a towel with the stained side facing down.
② Apply alcohol gel to the back of the stain and dab it with a toothbrush. ③When the stain becomes lighter, wash it with water and machine wash it.

Lipstick (oil-soluble stain)

[What to use]

  • cleansing oil

How to remove stains

① Lay out a towel with the stained side facing down.
② Brush the back of the stain with a toothbrush that has cleansing applied on it.
③ Fill the container with hot water and rinse while massaging.

Mud splash (insoluble stain)

[What to use]

  • kitchen detergent
  • tooth paste

How to remove stains

①Oil may be mixed in with mud. Apply dish detergent to the stain without diluting it using a cloth.
② Brush it on top with a toothbrush dipped in toothpaste.
③ Rinse while massaging in hot water.

Click here for a video of how to use Rinenna detergent

We will show you an easy way to remove shoes that require scrubbing.
With Linenna's laundry detergent, which is specially designed for soaking, there is no need for any skill or effort to remove stains! Simply soak dirty clothes in hot water with linenna dissolved in it, and the source of the stain will be thoroughly removed from the fibers.
So far, we have introduced various stains that are difficult to remove, but what do you think? You want to keep your precious clothes in a clean, stain-free condition for a long time.
    

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