What are the best methods for removing wildflower stains from gingham fabric?

Start by blotting the stain with a clean dry cloth. Then pretreat it with a mixture of liquid laundry detergent and white vinegar. If that doesn’t work, apply full strength bleach directly to the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing. Finish by laundering the fabric according to the instructions on the care label.

How do I keep wildflower stains from setting into the gingham fabric?

When pretreating the stain, start at the outside of the stain and work your way inwards. Don’t rub or scrub the stain, as this can cause it to spread and set into the fabric fibers.

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Easily Erase Wildflower Stains from Gingham Fabric

Have wildflower stains on your beloved gingham fabric? Don’t despair! We’ll go through a few easy steps that you can use to clean those stains quickly and easily.

Updated 09 Mar 2023

By Isabelle Trottier

Things You'll Need

White vinegar
Liquid laundry detergent
Bleach
laulry brush
Stain remover

Step 1: Blot the Stain

Start by using a clean, dry rag or paper towel to blot the stain. Try to blot as much of liquid or debris as possible. Do not rub or scrub the stain, as this can set it further into fibers of the gingham fabric.

Step 2: Pretreat with Detergent and Vinegar

Mix 1 teaspoon of liquid laundry detergent and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in 1 quart of warm water. Dip a clean cloth in the mixture and dab the stain until saturated. To avoid spreading the stain, start at the outside of the stain and work your way inwards.

Step 3: Use Bleach If Necessary

If the stain isn’t lifting with the detergent and vinegar mixture, try applying full-strength bleach directly onto the stain. Let the bleach sit for 15 minutes before rinsing. Make sure to follow the directions on bleach label for proper dilution and application.

Step 4: Wash and Dry

Once you’ve finished pretreating or bleaching the stain, launder the gingham fabric according to the instructions on care label. Once the fabric is dry, inspect the stained area to check if the stain has been lifted. If not, repeat above steps until the stain is gone.

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