ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Treat stains ASAP. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove. Avoid tumble-drying or ironing before treating the stain as heat sets it.
- Choose the right water temp to avoid setting the stain. Use WARM for oily/fatty stains; COLD for others (coffee, blood, chocolate, ketchup, red wine, etc).
- Use gentle stain removers. NO bleach & brighteners, which only fade natural dyes, strip and damage the fibers. Spot test if unsure.
- Gently rub or dab. Never scrub vigorously.
HOW TO TREAT COMMON STAINS
- General stain remover using baking soda & vinegar:
- Step 1 | Sprinkle baking soda and pour some vinegar onto stain. Let sit for 30 minutes. Gently scrub the paste to help lift the stain.
- Step 2 | If there's residual stain, soak in 1 part vinegar + 4 parts warm water for 30 minutes (better if overnight). For deep stains, you may need to repeat this 2-4 times.
- Step 3 | Launder as usual.
- Oxy bleach: You can also use oxy bleach instead of vinegar. Mix a few scoops with warm water and soak overnight. Oxy bleach is color-safe, chlorine-free, and free of harsh chemical smells. It safely and effectively brightens, disinfects, and removes dirt, stains, and odors. Search for 'oxygen bleach' on Lazada/Shopee.
- Oils (food, body oils, lotions): Spot clean with mild dishwashing liquid, a natural de-greaser. Wet stain with WARM water and gently rub with dishwashing liquid.
- Fresh/wet blood: Rinse immediately with a blast of cold water so it doesn't set. Gently rub with soap and rinse with COLD water.
- Dried blood: Apply thick paste of salt + cold water onto stain and let soak 20 mins. Gently rub and rinse with COLD water.
