Quick and Easy Ways to Clean Urine Stains from Your Ties
Accidents happen, especially when it comes to infants and toddlers learning to use the restroom. Unfortunately, those accidents often stain your ties, making them less than presentable at work. But don’t worry - with a few supplies and a little elbow grease, you can remove those pesky urine stains in no time. Read on for some tips and tricks on how to get rid of pesky urine stains from your ties.
Updated 12 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
Removing Fresh Urine Stains
If you can treat a urine stain right away - within a few minutes - you’ll have the best chance of removing it completely. You‘ll first need to flush the area with cold water and blot up any excess liquid. You should then mix 1 tablespoon of enzyme-based detergent (such as Tide or OxiClean) with ¼ cup of lukewarm water. Using a clean cloth, apply your detergent solution to the stain and gently scrub the fabric, taking care not to rub too hard and damage the fibers of the material. After you’ve added the soap, rinse fabric with cool, clear water. You may need to repeat the process once or twice if the stain is particularly stubborn.
Removing Older Urine Stains
If the stain is not fresh, you’ll need to soak it. Make a solution of equal parts white vinegar and lukewarm water. Soak your tie in this solution for 15-30 minutes before rinsing in cool water. You can then apply detergent and lightly scrub the area like before, then rinse with cool water. Reapply vinegar solution if the stain stubbornly persists. It may take several applications to finally remove the stain.
A Few Final Tips
- Check the care tag on the item for specific washing instructions for the tie’s fabric.
- Do a patch test first with your detergent or vinegar solution to make sure fabric won’t be damaged.
- Always use cold water when cleaning a stain - hot water can set a stain and make it even more difficult to remove.
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