How to Remove Insect Repellent Stains from a Uniform

Insect repellents help keep pesky bugs away, but when it gets on your uniform and stains, it can be a bit harder to get out. Cleaning insect repellent stains is possible with a few supplies and steps. Keep reading for the best ways to remove insect repellent stains from uniforms.

Materials Needed

• Laundry detergent
• Oxygen bleach
• White vinegar
• Cloth rags

Instructions

1. Mix 1/4 cup of laundry detergent and 1/4 cup of oxygen bleach into one gallon of warm water.
2. Soak the uniform in the mixture for a few hours.
3. After soaking, take the uniform out of the mixture and rub the stain with a cloth rag soaked in white vinegar.
4. Rinse the uniform in cold water and launder as normal, using an appropriate cycle.

Additional Tips

• Check the care instructions on uniform to make sure it’s safe to use these cleaning methods.
• It’s easiest to clean insect repellent stains when they’re still wet. If they have dried, it may take more time and effort to remove them.
• Be careful not to put the uniform in the dryer before the stain has been completely removed, or it could set it in permanently.

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