6 Tips to Easily Remove Medicine Stains from Your Kimono
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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