Eliminating Those Pesky Medicine Stains From Your Ball Gown
Cleaning medicine stains from your beloved ball gown can seem like an intimidating process, but it doesn't have to be! Follow these steps to keep your dress looking good as new.
Updated 05 Mar 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
Instructions:
- Identify the stained area. Check the tag of your ball gown for care instructions before you begin tackling the stain. Never use hot water on a red or pink stain as it can set the stain.
- Gently brush away any excess medicine or debris. Be careful not to rub the fabric too harshly or else you may spread stain further.
- Treat the stained area with a stain remover. Coat stain in a pre-treatment solution and let it sit for 15 minutes. Use a clean cloth to gently scrub stain reminder away.
- Rinse the treated area with cold water. You may want to rinse the area a few times to make sure no stain remover is left in the fabric. Otherwise, it can cause discoloration.
- If stain persists, repeat steps 3 and 4 until stain is gone.
- Air dry the ball gown or lay it flat on a clean towel. To speed up drying time, you can blot the stained area with a dry cloth.
Tips:
- As soon as you notice a spot on your ball gown, act fast! The longer you leave the stain untreated, the more difficult it will be to remove.
- Be sure to check the garment's care instructions before attempting to clean the stain. Some fabrics are more delicate than others and require special care.
- Always work from the outside of the stain inwards. This will help prevent the stain from spreading.
Warnings:
- Do not use bleach or other harsh chemicals on ball gown as it can damage the fabric.
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry the ball gown. It is best to take it to a professional cleaner.
- Do not iron the stained area as this can cause the stain to set into the fabric.
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