Get Rid of Varnish Stains Easily From Activewear
Have you ever had the unfortunate experience of an unexpected splatter of varnish ruining your favourite activewear garment? Removing varnish stains can be tricky, but not impossible. Follow these simple steps to clean varnish stains from activewear and get your garments looking like new again.
Updated 22 Jun 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
What You'll Need
- White cloth/towel
- Sponge
- White spirit
- Peroxide
- Laundry detergent
- Clean warm water
Step by Step Guide
- Scrape any excess varnish off the fabric with a blunt knife.
- Dampen stain with a white cloth/towel soaked in white spirit.
- Blot the stain with a sponge dipped in white spirit. Do not scrub or rub.
- Rinse area with clean warm water. Blot dry with a white cloth/towel.
- If the stain persists, mix a teaspoon of peroxide with laundry detergent. Rub the mixture onto the stain.
- Rinse the area with clean warm water. Blot dry with a white cloth/towel.
- Wash according to the garment's care instructions.
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