How nice it is to spend time outside the city on warm days, lie on the grass or frolic in the fresh air. However, we often bring back unpleasant “surprises” from outdoor recreation in the form of grass stains that are difficult to remove. Most often, such stains remain on denim trousers. How you can wash grass on jeans, and what nuances you should know, read our article.
Herbal juice contains pigments that permanently color the fabric. To remove such marks from jeans you will have to work hard.
Things to consider
- Fresh stains are easier to remove than old ones. Therefore, do not delay washing.
- If you have just gotten dirty, do not rub the stain with a wet or dry cloth or damp cloth. This will not solve the problem, but will only make it worse. It is better to use proven methods described below.
- Try any product on an inconspicuous area of clothing first. Especially if the jeans are dark.
- Rub the product into the fabric with a brush, the back of a dishwashing sponge, or the jeans themselves, as you would when washing. If you are not sure about the color fastness, it is better to rub not only the stain itself, but also around it or even along the entire length of the trousers. Otherwise, the place where the stain was may become lighter.
Special household chemicals: 2 recommendations
If regular washing doesn't help, check your arsenal of store-bought stain removers. Judging by the reviews, Vanish and Antipyatin gels, as well as powder and liquid products from Amway, have proven themselves well in the fight against herbal stains.
Housewives are convinced that these products help remove even old stains. However, household chemicals must be handled carefully, used strictly according to the instructions and some nuances taken into account. Otherwise, you risk turning your favorite denim item into a rag. Listen to two pieces of advice.
- No bleaching. Choose stain removers that are suitable for colored laundry, because strong bleach will leave unnecessary “chlorine” stains on denim items.
- Test required. Before using a new household chemical, try applying it to an inconspicuous part of your jeans. For example, on the wrong side of the belt. Wait for the time specified in the instructions, and if there are no streaks left on the fabric, feel free to use it to remove dirt from your favorite trousers.
How to remove grass from jeans with laundry soap
Perhaps the most effective way.
This miracle product can deal with many different stains. To wash the grass, lather the stain generously using hot water. Rub the stain with a brush or sponge, leave for at least 15–20 minutes and machine wash the jeans.
By the way, if after some of the other remedies listed in the article there are still small traces of herbs left, laundry soap can come to the rescue. You need to generously soap them again and rub them thoroughly until they disappear completely.
Features of removing grass stains
Organic stains are absorbed into the fibers of jeans very quickly. Grass is no exception. This is due to a special pigment - chlorophyll, which colors the foliage green. The sooner you start removing stains, the better.
It is almost impossible to wash them with washing powder, so housewives use special products or folk recipes. If you have stained your favorite jeans with green grass, then do not neglect the following recommendations:
- you need to clean and wash the stain quickly, because if it dries, it will be almost impossible to wipe it off;
- Cleaning wipes will not help, and friction will increase the area of contamination and stretch the jeans;
- Whatever you choose to remove green marks, always check the reaction of the clothing to the substance;
- sometimes processing alone is not enough. If the stain has faded but is not washed off, then treat it with the cleaner again;
Advice: Don’t despair if you can’t remove an old stain. Jeans can be dyed with a special dye or the problem area can be decorated.
Special properties of toothpaste
If you haven't yet learned how to remove grass stains from pants, now is the time to try this product.
Using an old toothbrush, gently apply toothpaste to the stained cloth. Wait for the paste to dry completely (usually this takes about 20 minutes) and get rid of dry lumps using the same toothbrush. All that remains is to wash the item with soap or powder.
Note!
The paste should not contain any colored inclusions. They can leave additional unnecessary marks on clothing.
This cleaning method is most effective for white or light-colored items.
If you have tooth powder at home (it’s already difficult to find it on sale), you can replace the toothpaste with it. It is enough to dilute the powder with water and follow the previously described scheme.
Rules for fabric pre-treatment
Before cleaning jeans from green stains at home, the material must be properly prepared for washing and soaking. To do this, you need to perform the following procedures:
- pay attention to the product label: there the manufacturer often indicates all the recommendations for choosing the washing temperature and methods of drying and ironing;
- All pockets, zippers and buttons must be fastened on jeans;
- check all pockets for the absence of various items, if necessary, remove them;
- Removing grass stains at home is done by hand washing, but if you decide to machine wash the item, it is recommended to choose a delicate cycle.
To preserve the color of the product after removing the stain, it is recommended to rinse the pants with warm water with the addition of a color stabilizer or vinegar essence.
Before removing stains, you should carefully study the information on the jeans label.
Old stain
Old stains can be removed!
It is about a week old or more, and it has begun to dry out forever. It is familiar with the washing machine drum. Despite efforts, it has not yet been washed off. How to remove old grass stains on jeans at home?
Enzymes
Purchase a packet of enzyme enzymes from a health food store. Mix the powder with water and apply the paste to the stain. Throw it in the wash. In addition to the homemade product, you can buy powders based on enzymes in stores - the same enzymes. Wash with enzyme powder at 30-40 degrees. Too high a temperature weakens the action of enzymes.
Here's how to remove grass stains from jeans using a creative approach!
Hydrogen peroxide 3% + dish gel
Prepare a paste of 2 parts peroxide and 1 part dishwashing gel. Apply to denim and leave for 30 minutes. Wash in a machine, adding a couple of tablespoons of 9% table vinegar when rinsing.
Salt
Dissolve 1 tablespoon in a glass of warm water. Dip the contaminated part of the clothing into the solution. Leave for 30 minutes. Salt will quickly and effectively dissolve and discolor the pigment. Lather the remaining greens with laundry soap (soap penetrates the fibers and displaces dirt) and throw them in the washing machine.
Baking soda
How to remove grass stains from jeans using simple ingredients? Prepare a thick soda paste by mixing 1 tablespoon of soda and 0.5 tablespoons of water. Apply to the problem area and scrub with a brush. After 10-15 minutes, shake off the remaining soda and wash.
Baking soda + table vinegar 9%
Lightly dampen the stain with room temperature water. Sprinkle thickly with baking soda and pour in vinegar. The foam will penetrate the fabric and dissolve the chlorophyll. All you have to do is wash your jeans with powder.
Features of washing dark and light pants
Dark pants
. It is better not to use strong products, otherwise you can ruin the color. Here are some tips for delicately cleaning fabrics:
- Do not use vinegar, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, or alcohol for treatment. If you apply the composition to fabric, white streaks and stains will appear on your jeans.
- Do not boil dark fabric - jeans may fade.
- When washing by hand, control the friction force. If you overdo it, the pigment will be erased along with the dirt.
- Use liquid stain removers. They are easily washed out of thick fabrics and retain their effect even in cold water.
Light pants.
Light-colored clothing is less demanding to process. It can be washed in hot water and use formulations containing bleaching ingredients. The main thing is to use the products in accordance with the instructions.
Hydrogen peroxide guards cleanliness
This cheap and inexpensive product can not only stop bleeding and disinfect a wound, but also remove green grass marks from denim. The main benefit of peroxide is its ability to provide stains.
You need to drop the product onto the contaminated fabric and let the peroxide “work” on the stain for a while. After an hour, your favorite trousers can be sent to the washing machine, where they will finally get rid of traces of dirt.
Note!
It is better to use hydrogen peroxide on white or light-colored items, since on colored jeans, especially low-quality ones, whitish stains remain after using this product.
Sour helpers
Lemon juice or citric acid can also help remove green grass marks.
Treat the stain with lemon juice or citric acid dissolved in water. Leave the jeans to “soak” for half an hour, and then rinse off the remaining juice with cold water. All that remains is to wash your favorite trousers with a suitable powder to forget about unpleasant contact with greenery.
In field conditions
These recipes will come in handy when you are thinking about how to quickly remove grass stains from jeans on a picnic, on a walk, or on a hike, where you don’t have a washing machine and your favorite stain remover.
Soda
It is easiest to clean a fresh grass stain. After planting herbal juice on your jeans, generously spray the dirt with sparkling water. White, tasteless soda is suitable for these purposes.
It’s even better if you can soak the contaminated area in soda. After 2 hours, rub the item with your hands. The gas that is actively released from the water will displace the pigment and act as an oxygen bleach.
Hair fixation spray
The cosmetic product contains alcohol, which can cope with stains of various origins (including grass stains). Spray the varnish over the stain, leave it until it dries, then clean the film with a brush or a rough cloth. Repeat if necessary. Wash affected clothing as soon as possible.
Suitable varnish without color additives and glitter.
Hand antiseptic spray
You need a liquid that contains alcohol and does not contain dyes, fragrances, or cosmetic additives. Spray the liquid over the stain, thoroughly moistening the area. Using a clean rag or handkerchief, rub in the alcohol, moving from the outer edge to the center in a circle. The spray will help wash fresh greens.
Ready-made products from the store
- "Vanish" Soak the item with the stain remover for 20-30 minutes. The white item can be left to work throughout the day.
- "Oxy" (Oxi). Oxygen powder for stains that refuse to come off properly. Returns brightness to colors. Be gentle with fabric.
- "Sarma" Budget-friendly stain remover.
- "Ace" (ASE). Budget bleach for white clothes.
- Amway. Champion among stain removers for removing stains of various types. At first glance, the product seems expensive. However, it turns out that by purchasing a high-quality detergent, Chistyulya will also save money - one liter bottle will last more than a year for a family of 3-4 people. To completely wash off the grass, you need to soak the item in Amway for an hour and a half and then wash it, adding the same preparation to the water.
- Antipyatin soap. An effective budget tool. Removes stains of various origins, including grass.
- Udalix soap. The product is famous for its effectiveness, accessibility and budget price.
How to wash clothes with stain remover
For colored jeans, take water at room temperature. For whites, you can pour hot water into a basin. Dissolve the required amount of stain remover in water and soak the item for an hour.
Rub the stain and wash it in the machine. If necessary, add stain remover to the wash water. Read all the details in the instructions!
