How can I pre-treat mud stains on my chinos?

Run cold water over the stained area, rinse with white distilled vinegar and use a soft brush to gently scrub the area.

What methods can I use to remove mud stains?

You can use an enzyme detergent, make your own solution using dishwashing liquid and white vinegar, or use baking soda and water to create a paste to scrub away the mud.

How do I dry and iron my chinos after removing the mud stains?

Lay the garment out flat and dry in the sun. Then set the iron to low heat and be sure to iron both sides of the garment and over the mud stain areas too.

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The Ultimate Guide to Remove Mud Stains from Chinos in No Time

Mud stains on your new pair of chinos? Don’t worry, with right techniques and some simple laundry tips you can safely remove the mud without wrecking the quality of the fabric.

Updated 27 Jun 2023

By Blaž Stančič

Chinos are a great and versatile piece of clothing that you can wear from the office to the weekend. But they can pick up mud stains easily and need special care when washing or cleaning.

Pre Treatment

Before getting started with cleaning the mud stains, make sure to do a pre-treatment to ensure chlorinated water won't discolor the fabric.

Run cold water over the stained area. This will help to flush away the mud particles.
Rinse with white distilled vinegar to help loosen the mud.
Using a soft brush, gently scrub the area to get rid of any excess mud stains. Be gentle as agitating the fabric too much might cause damage.

Removing Mud Stains

Once the pre-treatment is done, you can start to remove mud stains. Here are some of the methods you can use:

If you have an enzyme detergent, you can use it to pre-soak garment in water and then scrub the fabric with a soft brush. Once done, launder with cold water.
If you don't have an enzyme detergent, you can try to make your own solution. Mix equal parts of dishwashing liquid and white vinegar with some cold water. Scrub the fabric with solution and then rinse and launder with cold water.
For tougher stains, you can use baking soda. Mix it with some water to create a paste. Spread it over the mud stains and let it sit for an hour. Now you can scrub off the mud and launder as usual.

Drying and Ironing

Once mud stains are successfully removed, it's time to dry and iron the garment.

Lay garment out flat and dry in the sun. This will help to get rid of any moisture and help remove any lingering odors.
Once it's dry, you can start to iron garment. Set the iron to low heat and be sure to iron both sides of the garment. Iron over the mud stain areas too to help remove any lingering residue.

Conclusion

As you can see, mud stains on your chinos don't have to be a nuisance. With the right techniques and some simple laundry tips, you can safely remove the mud without wrecking the quality of fabric.

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