What supplies are necessary to clean medicine stains?

You'll need a damp rag, a detergent, a soft-bristled brush, a laundry pre-treatment solution, a laundry stain remover, and optionally, vinegar, diluted detergent, or a cleaning solvent.

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6 Tips to Easily Remove Medicine Stains from Your Kimono

Q: How should I pretreat the stain?

Apply your laundry pre-treatment solution to the stain and let it stand for at least 10 minutes, then rinse it with cold water.

Q: How do I remove the stain?

Scrub the stain gently using a soft-bristled brush in combination with the detergent, vinegar, diluted detergent, or cleaning solvent you have gathered. Rinse off the cleaning solutions with a damp rag and launder in cold water.

Your prized kimono shouldn't be ruined by stubborn medicine stains. With the right tools and a few helpful tips, you can remove even the most difficult stains leaving your heirloom looking as good as new. Read on for our advice so you can start cleaning process.

Updated 05 Mar 2023

By Isabelle Trottier

1. Gather Your Supplies

Before you begin, compile all the necessary supplies. In addition to a damp rag, you may need: a detergent of your choice, a soft-bristled brush, a laundry pre-treatment solution, and a laundry stain remover. If the stain is particularly obstinate, you may want to try white vinegar, diluted detergent, or a cleaning solvent such as rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover.

2. Spot Test

To avoid any surprises, it is important to test any cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous area of the kimono before tackling stain. This way, you can ensure the substance will not damage the fabric in any way.

3. Pretreat the Stain

Next, liberally apply your laundry pre-treatment solution to the stain and let it stand for at least 10 minutes, allowing it to work its magic. Finally, rinse spot with cold water.

4. Scrub Away the Stain

Once the pre-treatment has done its job, the next step is to scrub the stain with a soft-bristled brush. You can use the brush in combination with the detergent, vinegar, diluted detergent, or cleaning solvent you have gathered. Be sure to apply gentle pressure in order to protect the delicate fabric.

5. Rinse and Repeat

After you have scrubbed away the stain, use a damp rag to rinse off the cleaning solutions. If the stain has not been completely removed, you can repeat the process until it is gone.

6. Launder in Cold Water

Finally, launder the kimono in cold, gentle cycle. Once it is clean and dry, you can admire the results of your hard work.

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