Easy Steps to Clean Insect Repellent Stains From Your Jacket!
Nothing ruins a summer outing worse than bug bites! Protect yourself from annoying pests with insect repellent and enjoy the outdoors - but you'll need to know how to clean up any messes it can leave on your clothing. Here is how to easily and quickly remove insect repellent stains from your jacket.
Updated 04 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
Materials Needed
- Laundry detergent
- White vinegar
- Soft cloth
Step 1: Blotting
Lay the jacket flat on an absorbent surface, such as a towel or rag. Using a soft cloth, blot stained area. Try to absorb as much of the excess liquid as possible without rubbing, which could spread the stain.
Step 2: Soak
Create a warm, soapy solution using laundry detergent and warm water. Submerge the stained portion of the jacket in the solution and let it soak for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3: Rinse
Remove the jacket from solution and rinse the area with cold water. If the stain is still present, repeat steps 1-3 before moving on to the next step.
Step 4: Treat
In a separate bowl, mix together equal parts white vinegar and warm water. Dampen a cloth with the mixture and blot the stain. Let the vinegar solution sit for 5-10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
Step 5: Wash
Machine wash the jacket on a gentle cycle, using cold water. Hang dry to avoid any potential shrinking.
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