How to Remove Medicine Stains from Pajamas in No Time
When medicine stains find their way into your pajamas, don't panic! There are simple steps you can take to restore them so they look like new.
Updated 04 Mar 2023
By Nishat Asif
Stains on pajamas can be some of the most stubborn and difficult ones to remove. When a medication causes a stain, the process of removing it can feel even more daunting. However, with right tools, care and technique, it is possible to remove any medicine stain from your favorite pajamas.
Steps for Removing Medicine Stains from Pajamas
- Gently scrape away any excess residue from the stain with a spoon or butter knife.
- Saturate the area with cold water, then rinse it in warm water.
- Mix together a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water.
- Dip a soft cloth into the solution and dab the stained area. Be sure to blot area, as opposed to rubbing it, to avoid further damage.
- Once the stain has been treated, rinse the area with cold water again.
- Prepare a mixture of 1 tablespoon detergent that contains enzymes and 2 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide. Rub this solution lightly into the stained area.
- Allow the solution to remain on the stain for 15-30 minutes.
- Rinse the area with cold water and repeat if necessary.
- If stain still remains, treat it with an oxygen-based bleach, using the same dabbing method.
- Once stain is gone, wash the item according to the care directions.
- It's best to work on stain as soon as possible for the best results.
- Be sure to use cold water when rinsing stained area to prevent stain from setting in further.
- If you don't have vinegar on hand, lemon juice also works as a substitute.
- Before treating the stain, be sure to check garment's care instructions.
- Be sure to test any cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area before applying it to the stain.
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