A Seersucker Savior: How to Clean Varnish Stains From Cotton Sareesucker
Varnish stains can be unpleasant. But you can bring your seersucker back to its original luster with a few simple steps.
Updated 21 Jun 2023
By Blaž Stančič
Vinyl, varnish, and oils stains are among most common home cleaning problems, but when they affect your cotton seersucker fabric, these stains can be even more difficult to remove. Seersucker is a lightweight cotton fabric, typically striped or checkered, that is often used for clothing. It has a unique texture and should be treated carefully to avoid damage. Thankfully, there are ways you can clean varnish stains from seersucker without damaging the fabric.
What You'll Need:
- Towels
- Terry cloth rag
- Dry cleaning solvent
- Stain remover
- Cold water
- Laundry detergent or dish soap
Instructions:
- Using a paper towel, blot up as much of the varnish as possible.
- If varnish is still wet, apply a dry cleaning solvent to the stain. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- After applying the dry cleaning solvent, cover affected area with a terry cloth rag and press down firmly. This will help to absorb solvent and the stain.
- Rinse area with cold water.
- Mix laundry detergent or dish soap with cold water and use the mixture to spot treat the stained area.
- Let mixture sit for 15-20 minutes, then rinse again with cold water.
- Allow the area to dry and check to see if the stain has been removed. If it has not, repeat these steps until the stain is gone.
Tips & Tricks:
- It's best to tackle a stain as soon as possible, don't let it sit for too long.
- Most seersucker is made from cotton, so always use cold water to avoid shrinking the fabric.
- Make sure you test any solutions you are using on a small, hidden area first to make sure it won’t cause damage.
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