Cleaning Feces Stains from Cotton Gingham: Remove Unsavory Scuffs with Ease
Cotton gingham fabric is a common choice for clothing, tablecloths, and more, but when it's stained with feces, it can be difficult to remove. Fortunately, with right cleaning materials and method, you can get feces off cotton gingham easily.
Updated 08 Mar 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
What You'll Need:
- A mild detergent
- Scrub brush
- Oxygen bleach
- Cold water
- Laundry detergent
- White vinegar
Step-by-Step Guide:
- To start, soak the fabric in a mixture of oxyben and cold water for up to 10 minutes.
- Remove the fabric from water and gently scrub it with a clean scrub brush to lift stain.
- Rinse the fabric with cold water and then add a few drops of mild detergent.
- Work the detergent into the fabric and then rinse with cold water until the foam from the detergent is gone.
- If the stain persists, moisten the area and rub laundry detergent on it.
- Let the area sit for a few minutes and then rinse with cold water.
- If needed, repeat this process until the stain is gone.
- Once the stain is gone, rinse the fabric with cold water again, and then soak it in a solution of one part white vinegar and four parts cold water for 15 minutes.
- Finally, place the fabric in the washing machine with a normal load of laundry.
Tips and Tricks:
- Always test any cleaning solution on a small area of fabric first to ensure it won’t cause discoloration.
- Clean with the grain of the fabric to prevent damage or fraying.
- Allow fabric to air dry to see if the stain is completely removed.
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