Cleaning Feces Stains from Mohair: Everything You Need to Know
Mohair is a popular fabric, but can be difficult to clean. Stains caused by feces present a unique challenge for cleaning mohair and require special care.
Updated 09 Mar 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
Mohair is a popular and elegant fabric. It's soft, durable and luxurious to the touch, making it ideal for many garments, throws, and rugs. While mohair is a bit more challenging to clean than other fabrics, it can be done, with a little extra care.
The most challenging stains to remove from mohair are those caused by feces. It may seem impossible to get the smell and stain out of this delicate material, but it can be done with a few simple steps.
Step 1: Collect the Materials You'll Need
Before you get started, make sure you have the proper materials on hand. You'll need rubber gloves, a damp cloth, a vacuum cleaner, a toothbrush, mild laundry detergent or baby shampoo, white vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide.
Step 2: Blot the Stained Area
Put on your rubber gloves and carefully blot the stained area with a damp cloth. Be careful not to rub, which can cause the feces to leach further into the fabric. You should be able to see wetness appear on cloth.
Step 3: Vacuum the Area
Once you've blotted area, use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of any solid solids. Make sure you're careful and avoid pulling or rubbing the mohair, as this could damage the fabric.
Step 4: Use a Toothbrush to Remove Residue
Now that the solid matter is removed, take a soft toothbrush and scrub the remaining residue. This will help to loosen any particles that may still be clinging to the fibers.
Step 5: Wash the Fabric
Using a mild laundry detergent or a gentle baby shampoo, fill a sink or bucket with warm water and submerge the fabric in it. Leave it to soak for 15 minutes before taking it out and gently wringing it out to remove the suds.
Step 6: Treat the Stain with Vinegar and Baking Soda
Mix together equal parts of white vinegar and baking soda to form a paste. Spread this paste over the stained area, then gently rub it into the fabric with your fingers.
Step 7: Rinse With Hydrogen Peroxide
Using a spray bottle, lightly spray the stained area with hydrogen peroxide. Leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse it off with cold water.
Step 8: Hang It to Dry
Finally, hang your mohair item up to dry. Avoid placing it in a dryer, as this could cause it to shrink.
Done!
You should now be able to enjoy your mohair item without fear of the lingering odor or stain. Just remember to take extra care of it by spot-cleaning any future messes as soon as possible.
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