Clean Up Your Clothes: How to Get Rid of Medicine Stains on Calico
As if those pesky medicine stains weren’t hard enough to deal with, they can be especially difficult to remove from Calico fabrics. But don’t worry - with right tools and methods, it can be done! Read on to find out how to safely and effectively clean medicine stains from Calico.
Updated 05 Mar 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
What You'll Need
- Dish soap
- White vinegar
- Cotton cloth
- Cold water
- Optional: laundry detergent, ammonia
Step-by-Step Guide
- Soak the stained area in cold water for about an hour.
- Mix a few drops of dish soap with a tablespoon of white vinegar.
- Dab the mixture on the stain using a clean cotton cloth.
- Gently rub the cloth together, working the mixture into the fabric.
- Rinse the area with cold water.
- If the stain persists, mix a teaspoon of laundry detergent (or ammonia) with one cup of water.
- Again, dab the mixture on the stain and gently rub the cloth together.
- Rinse the area with cold water.
Tips & Tricks
- The sooner you tackle the stain, the easier it will be to remove. So don’t wait - get to work on it as soon as possible!
- If it’s a fresh stain, you may need to repeat the process multiple times until you get rid of it completely.
- Always test the cleaning solution on a small, hidden area of the fabric before applying to the stain.
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