An Easy Guide to Removing Mouthwash Stains from Cotton
Whether you've spilt mouthwash on your favourite shirt or you're dealing with a tough stain on an old piece of clothing, we know just how frustrating it can be trying to remove mouthwash stains from cotton. But the good news is, if you follow our easy step-by-step guide you'll soon have your clothing looking fresh, clean and stain-free.
Updated 05 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Borax
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- A toothbrush or scrub brush
- Warm water
Step 1: Prepare Your Gather Your Supplies
Gather together all of the supplies that you'll need listed above. Borax and baking soda are often found in the laundry aisle at your local supermarket and dish soap is generally kept by the kitchen cleaning products.
Step 2: Pre-Treat the Stain
Pre-treat the stain by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap into it, taking care not to rub too hard so as not to damage the fabric. If you own a handheld steamer, you can steam the area for best results. Once done, leave for about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Create a Cleaning Solution
In a bowl mix together one tablespoon of Borax, one tablespoon of white vinegar and one tablespoon of baking soda. Add enough warm water to make a paste. Apply the paste to the stain and massage it in using a scrub brush or old toothbrush. Leave the paste on the stain for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Rinse and Repeat
Rinse the clothing in cold water then repeat the process if necessary. You may need to do some spot treatments and it may take several attempts to get the stain out fully.
Step 5: Final Washes
Once all of the stains are removed, throw the item of clothing into a normal wash using your preferred laundry detergent. Dry on a line or in the dryer according to care label.
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