Unstain your Hanbok: A Complete Guide to Cleaning Medicine Stains
Hanboks are traditional Korean outfits worn for special occasions. But sometimes, medicine stains can get on your hanbok and affect its beauty. Don't fret, here are some easy and effective methods of cleaning medicine stains from hanboks.
Updated 05 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
Method 1: Soaking and Washing
For this method, first, soak the stained portion of the hanbok in cold water for about an hour. This will help to loosen up stain and make it easier to remove. Then, use a mild detergent and warm water to wash the stain. Apply detergent directly on the stain and rub it gently with your fingers. Rinse the hanbok with lukewarm water and repeat this process until the stain is gone. Lastly, hang the hanbok and air-dry it.
Method 2: Spot Cleaning
Spot cleaning is a useful way of removing small, localized stains like medicine stains from hanboks. Start by mixing equal parts of white vinegar and cold water in a spray bottle and spritz it onto the affected area. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes. Next, take a soft cloth and rub the stain gently. Don’t scrub hanbok too hard or else the fabric may get damaged. Finally, rinse the area again with cold water and allow it to air-dry.
Method 3: Using Dry Cleaners
If all else fails and the stain refuses to go away, you can always take your hanbok to the dry cleaners. Most dry cleaners offer cleaning services for delicate fabrics like hanbok. Your local dry cleaners should have the right cleaning chemicals and equipment for removing stubborn stains. However, this method is more expensive compared to the other two.
Conclusion
Cleaning medicine stains from hanbok is easy if you know the right methods. The best and most preferred way is to take it to the dry cleaners but that might be expensive. If you don’t want to spend money, you can either soak it and launder it or spot clean it using vinegar and water.
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