Say Goodbye to Grass Stains with These Easy Tips for Cleaning Cotton Poplin
Having a beautiful white cotton poplin dress or shirt is a summer wardrobe essential. But when you forget and get grass stains on it, cleaning them can be a challenge. We have an easy solution for you! Keep reading to learn how to clean grass stains from cotton poplin.
Updated 14 Feb 2023
By Blaž Stančič
What You Need
- White cloth
- Cold Water
- White vinegar
- Liquid dish soap
- Baking soda
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse grass stain with cold water as quickly as possible. This helps to dilute the stain before it has time to set.
- Soak fabric in cold water and white vinegar for 15 to 20 minutes. The vinegar helps to break down the grass stain.
- Mix liquid dish soap with baking soda until it forms a paste. Apply the paste to grass stain and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse the fabric with cold water to remove the paste. Be sure to rinse thoroughly so that no soap residue is left behind.
- Reapply the paste if stain did not come out after first application. Let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing again.
- Soak the fabric in cold water for another 15 minutes to remove any remaining stain.
- Finally, launder fabric as usual.
Conclusion
Following these steps should help you successfully remove grass stains from your cotton poplin clothing. With a little bit of patience and the right tools, you can get your favorite summer wardrobe items looking like new again!