?How to remove dandelion stains using improvised means

Bright yellow dandelions, which can be found everywhere, are often picked by children for bouquets and wreaths.
But such an elegant and unpretentious flower very often leaves difficult to remove stains not only on hands, but also on clothes.

Washing them is a problem that can be solved not only by purchased household chemicals, but also by those products that are found in every home. We'll tell you in this article how to remove dandelion stains from jackets and other clothes.

Removing dandelion pollen stains

We wash off the pollen and juice of “dandelions” (as the children say)
How to remove dandelion pollen stains from clothes? This is a so-so problem, because dandelions have almost no pollen. Shake out the dirty place properly, not three times. Stick and unstick the adhesive tape several times to the contaminated area. Take a clean piece each time. Then rinse the clothes under running cold water, directing it towards the stain from the wrong side.

Here's a recipe for a double whammy on a pollen stain. Apply refined sunflower oil to the contaminated area. Then lather thickly with laundry or baby soap, rub and rinse. Rough fabric can be rubbed with a brush. Don't be afraid, the oil won't ruin the item - even if the greasy marks are not completely washed off, just wash the clothes in the machine, adding a few drops of Fairy to the water.

Heavy sweating: disease or normal

There are several types of excessive sweating:

Primary, in which hyperhidrosis is not accompanied by any diseases, but is a feature of the body. In such patients, excessive sweating is often a family trait. A distinctive feature of primary hyperhidrosis is the absence of night sweats. In such patients, the manifestation of the disease is observed only during the day. Sweat production in this disorder can be reduced with the help of cosmetic procedures and the use of special medications, antiperspirants.
Secondary, in which sweating is associated with some disease. It is impossible to try to remove increased sweating caused by any pathology using cosmetics and other means. In this case, it is necessary to eliminate the disease that caused hyperhidrosis.
Local, in which increased sweat production is observed on the palms, feet, armpits, face, groin folds, and neck. It is often a congenital feature, but can accompany various pathologies.
Generalized, in which the whole body sweats. This condition is often a symptom of various diseases, and therefore should be the reason to consult a doctor and undergo an examination.

Preparing for washing

Most likely, you didn’t notice the stain right away, right? If a fresh trace of dandelion juice can be removed immediately, then the old one must first be soaked. Here's how to do it:

Prepare a saline solution: stir 50 g of salt in a liter of warm water. Cool and strain off any sediment. Soak the soiled item in salt water. After a couple of hours, lather thickly and wash the dirty area. For white fabric, you can use bleach.
In addition to salt, you can use lemon juice and table vinegar 9%. Squeeze half a lemon directly onto your clothes. Or soak your clothes in acidified water (5 tablespoons of vinegar per 250 ml of water). Dip the item in this water and leave it for several hours. Next, either machine wash it or use one of the home remedies.

Fresh marks are much easier to remove than old marks. Can't wash your clothes right away? Extend the “youth” of the stain! Moisten it with water so that it does not dry out. Or just put the item in water at room temperature, and then it can calmly wait for washing.

Read about how to remove stubborn ant-grass stains and save your child’s dresses and pants here!

Features of working with different types of paint at home

When starting to clean the brush, it is imperative to take into account what kind of paint was used.

Nitro paints

Nitro paints are a finishing material that is characterized by the fastest drying among other paints and varnishes. That is why they are most often applied using a sprayer, but it also happens that craftsmen take up a brush. In this case, the question arises of how to wash the instrument.

Nitrosolvents

These are special products that are designed to combat nitro paint residues. All you need to do is carefully study the instructions for use for the selected drug.

Acetone

Acetone is also used if you need to clean tools from nitro paints. In this option, you do not need to leave it in the solution for a long time. As a rule, you need to wipe the bristles with the composition, then rinse with warm water and leave to dry.

Oily

Despite the fact that oil paints take a long time to dry, they cause brushes to become deformed just as often. So, the composition gets clogged between the bristles of the tool, and if appropriate measures are not taken immediately, it can be thrown away.

Turpentine

In this option, you need to start cleaning the brush immediately after finishing the work. The instrument is wiped to remove paint residues, and then washed with turpentine.

RS-1

This product is aggressive and requires caution when working. Wipe the instrument with thinner, then rinse with water and leave to dry.

White Spirit

The best option for removing oil paint residues is to soak the tool in white spirit. Next, it is washed under running water, wiped, trying to give the bristles their original appearance, and left to dry.

Alkali solution

If oil paints have already dried, use an alkali solution, in particular, we are talking about caustic potassium.

If the brush is made of synthetics, then an alkaline solution for cleaning will not work.

Vinegar

The tool is soaked in vinegar for 60 minutes, after which the condition of the bristles is checked. If the bristles are not yet soft enough, repeat the procedure. Next, the brush is washed in clean water and left in an upright position until completely dry.

Dishwashing liquid

They try to squeeze out as much paint as possible from the brush using a paper towel or cloth. Next, pour a small amount of dishwashing detergent onto your hand, and then wash the bristles under warm water.

Water-based

Water-based paint is easier to clean. It is advisable to wash the brush under running water immediately after use. If the paint has already dried on the instrument, it can be easily removed using available means: kitchen utensil cleaner, soap.

Acrylic

To avoid problems with cleaning brushes, you should use water-based paint liquids: acrylic, watercolor, latex. Next, we will consider several proven methods for cleaning tools from residual ink.

The algorithm for using the drug is indicated on each individual product by the manufacturer.

Special cleaners

Most often, a universal cleaner is used to clean brushes, which is intended for degreasing coatings.

The product contains alcohol and gasoline.

Undyed (“white”) items

How to remove dandelion stains from clothes at home from white (undyed) fabrics?

Mix ammonia 10% (0.5 tsp) and hydrogen peroxide 3% (1 tbsp). Apply to the stain and rinse after 5-10 minutes.
Refined gasoline + ammonia 5%. Moisten the cloth with gasoline and rub lightly. Then treat the same area with ammonia. After 1-2 minutes, rinse and wash.
Sanox gel for cleaning plumbing fixtures has saved more than one “dead” item. Moisten the problem area, lubricate with product and scrub with a brush. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Lather with soap and rinse.
“Sanita-anti-fat” is another excellent folk remedy. Apply the product to clothes, rinse, then simply wash in the machine.
"Domestos". It turns out that a gel like Domestos helps remove dandelion stains from clothes at home. Just apply it to the stain and rinse immediately. Attention: the gel may bleach colored fabrics.
Hydrogen peroxide 3%. Dampen the stain with undiluted peroxide. Leave for 15-20 minutes. Then immediately wash the item in the machine.

Read how to clean dandelion pollen at the very beginning of this article!

Toothpaste . The recipe is suitable even for silk and wool. Rub a small amount of paste into the fabric, leave for 15 minutes and wash. It is important that this is NOT a whitening paste.
Dry bleach . Add the product to the powder and run the machine at 90℃.
Chlorine bleach . Add 3/4 cup of chlorine bleach to your regular wash cycle. The proportion is suitable for both soaking before hand washing and bleaching during machine washing.
Washing powder . Soak the item in hot water with a good washing powder. When the temperature becomes bearable for your hands, wash by hand.
Baking soda . Mix baking soda and water to make a thick paste. Lay out the clothes on the table with a white cloth underneath. Apply the paste thickly. After 15-20 minutes, shake off the remaining soda and place the product in the machine at 60-90℃.

Read the next section for recipes on how to remove dandelion stains on colored clothes.

Ready-made products for removing dandelion juice stains

How to remove dandelion stains without the hassle? If the item does not want to be washed, and you do not want to bother with homemade stain removers at home, choose from the assortment of hardware stores:

"Udalix". This product copes well with the most difficult stains and does not spoil the fabric;
washing powder “BiMax from 100 stains” (BiMax from 100 stains). Lots of good reviews;
Faberlic anti-stain pencil. Apply overnight. Rinse the item in the morning;
Antipyatin soap. Rub soap onto marks on clothing. Leave to rest for 10 minutes. Rub and rinse thoroughly. Effective for washing jeans, sweaters, colored jackets and other expensive items;
"Tide", "Eared Nanny". Wash contaminated clothes in the machine twice using one of the powders. If after the first or second wash it doesn’t help, take the “Eared Nanny” stain remover gel;

Save your favorite things from the trash can!

Bleaches. Try to remove the stain using one of these brands of bleach: Oxy, Amway, Bos, Vanish - just soak the item in the solution overnight. By the way, Bos (bleach or stain remover) is something that can be used to remove dandelion stains from colored clothes without harming the pattern on the fabric;
gall soap of any brand. Effective in removing many stains, including those from the juice of this flower;
oxygen stain remover Clever Attack. Apply for 15 minutes. Can be used for colored fabrics.

The nuances of cleaning different types of fabrics

Dandelion is easiest to wash off synthetic fabrics. But these are the things that should not be exposed to aggressive agents. Therefore, it is recommended to use traditional cleaning methods for them. The best option that will not harm the color and structure of the fabric is gasoline and laundry soap.

Cotton items can be boiled (unless otherwise indicated on the tag), so you can remove plant residue from such clothing by using hot water and dishwashing detergent.

It is best not to expose woolen products to boiling water and chlorine. For them, the best option would be glycerin and Festal. In addition, you can use vegetable oil and potassium permanganate.

Whatever product is chosen to combat plant marks on clothing, it is best to conduct a test on a small area of the item.

Shoes, leather items

How to remove dandelion stains not only from clothes, but also from your favorite sneakers and boots? Leather shoes and jackets stains can be easily cleaned with vegetable oil. Textile shoes are cleaned with soap. Fabric surfaces in light shades are saved with lemon juice. The sole, textiles and leather (both regular and suede) are cleaned by cutting the onion and rubbing the trace of milky juice with a fresh cut.

Shoes are cleaned with vegetable oil, this is how they do it...

Brush care rules

To extend the life of your brush, you should adhere to the following rules:

The brush should be dried exclusively in a horizontal position.
Do not leave the instrument in water with the bristles pointing down.
It is recommended to put an elastic band on the bristles so that the tool dries in the correct position.
If after cleaning there are loose bristles on the brush, you should remove them with tweezers.
If oil paints are used daily and cleaning your brushes becomes a chore, you can try wrapping your tools in a Ziploc bag. The fact is that if you leave your brushes constantly in solvent, their service life will be significantly reduced.

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Tips from the forums

Adriel Bath Cleaner. Recipe for white clothes. Apply to the problem area and leave for 20-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Stain remover-con. Completely dissolve the powder in water (proportions according to instructions). There is an option for both white and colored linen. Soak the item for a while and then wash it.
Liquid "Vanish". It is enough to treat a fresh stain according to the instructions. A thing with an old stain, in addition to Vanish gel, is also soaked in the same powder for 12-24 hours.
Bleach "Dosia" (Dosia). Moisten a cotton swab and treat the marks without going beyond their boundaries. Wait a little and wash it off. Repeat several times.
Bleach "Bos" + liquid "Persil". Dampen the stain with both products at the same time. Leave for 2-3 hours. Periodically brush three times. Wash it in the machine.
Amway oven cleaning gel. The composition contains oxalic acid, so the product is very effective. Suitable for white fabrics only.

Popular companies and the most effective means

Among the stain removers that can be purchased in all stores, there are the most effective ones. They are available as a powder, gel, liquid, or solid piece. It is worth choosing the option that suits you best.

Most housewives choose products that have different forms of release:

"Oxy";
Amway;
"Udalix";
"Eared Nanny";
"Vanish";
"Faberlic";
"Sarma".

Popular brands of effective laundry detergents

So…

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