Get Those Wildflower Stains Out of Your Overalls: Here's How!
Wildflowers are some of best things to find in nature – that is until they stain your overalls. Don't worry, getting those stains out is totally doable with a few simple steps and household cleaning items.
Updated 09 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You'll Need
- Mild detergent
- White vinegar
- Salt
- Borax
- Oxygen bleach
- Soft cloth
- Towel
- Stain remover/pre-treatment laundry spray
How to Clean Wildflower Stains from Overalls
Before you start, ensure you pre-treat any difficult stains with a stain remover or pre-treatment laundry spray. Then, follow these steps:
- Mix together one cup of warm water with one tablespoon of mild detergent.
- Dip a soft cloth in the mixture and gently dab the wildflower stain.
- Blot the area with a towel until stain is removed.
- If the stain persists, mix together white vinegar, salt, and borax until it forms a paste. Rub the paste into the stain and let it sit for an hour before washing.
- If the stain is still there after an hour, saturate the stained area with oxygen bleach and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Rinse the area with warm water and repeat the process as needed.
- Finally, wash overalls as usual, then hang to dry.
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