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.
Updated 04 Mar 2023
By Nishat Asif
Materials Needed
- Laundry detergent
- Oxygen bleach
- White vinegar
- Cloth rags
Instructions
- Mix 1/4 cup of laundry detergent and 1/4 cup of oxygen bleach into one gallon of warm water.
- Soak the uniform in the mixture for a few hours.
- After soaking, take the uniform out of the mixture and rub the stain with a cloth rag soaked in white vinegar.
- 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.