Getting Rid of Varnish Stains on Your Bandana: A Cleaning Guide
Varnish is a wonderful sealant used in many woodworking projects, but it's not so great when it stains your favorite bandanas. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps you can take to remove that pesky varnish from cotton and other materials.
Updated 22 Jun 2023
By Nishat Asif
Varnish is a type of sealant that is used in many woodworking and other craft projects. It looks great while it’s still wet, but once it dries, it can leave behind an unsightly stain. This can be especially problematic if you’re working with a material like a bandana which is made up of layers of fibers.
Removing varnish stains from bandanas isn’t as difficult as it might seem. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get rid of those stubborn spots.
What You’ll Need
- Rubbing alcohol
- White vinegar
- Dish soap
- Water
Steps to Remove the Stain
- Start by soaking the bandana in rubbing alcohol for about five minutes.
- Once the bandana has soaked, rinse it in water.
- Mix some white vinegar and dish soap together and use it to scrub away at the varnish stain.
- Rinse the bandana in cold water again and then hang it to dry.
If varnish stain still persists, you may need to repeat process multiple times before it finally comes out. However, if you follow the steps carefully, it should eventually come off.
FAQ
Try Laundryheap - 24h laundry service with free delivery
Never do laundry again. Save time for things you ❤️
Book now