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How to Easily Clean Insect Repellent Stains from Uniqlo Clothes

Q: How should I dry the garment?

Hang dry or lay out the clothing to air dry.

Uniqlo clothes can last a long time, but Insect repellent stains can be tough to deal with. Luckily, there are a few tips to help you get those pesky stains out and make your Uniqlo clothes look like new.

Updated 04 Mar 2023

By Nishat Asif

Insect repellent can get on clothes easily, and it can be difficult to remove. The ingredients of repellent vary, so it's important to understand what kind of repellent was used on the clothing before trying to get the stains out.

Step 1: Remove as much of the Insect repellent from the clothing as possible

First things first - try to get as much of the repellent off the clothing as you can. If the stain is still wet, use a cloth or paper towel to blot the area and soak up any extra liquid. This will help reduce the amount of repellent that has soaked into fabric.

Step 2: Wash the affected area

Fill a sink or bowl with warm water, and add a mild detergent or dish soap. Gently swish the clothing around in the water to release any residue, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Repeat this process if necessary. When done, rinse clothing thoroughly with cold water.

Step 3: Pretreat the stain with a stain remover

If the stain is still visible after washing, try pretreating the area with a stain remover. Spray the stain remover onto the area, making sure all of the insect repellent is covered. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and then launder the clothing normally.

Step 4: Launder clothing after pretreating

Once the stain remover has had a chance to work its magic, it's time to launder the clothing. Use the warmest water setting recommended for the fabric type, and use a detergent formulated for delicate fabrics. For best results, hang dry or lay out the clothing to air dry.

Tips for Preventing Insect Repellent Stains

Apply insect repellent to exposed areas of skin and not directly to clothing.
Be sure to check for insect repellent stains before putting clothing in laundry.
Wash hands with soap and water after applying insect repellent.

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