On top of stubborn stains from wine, coffee, chocolate, etc., one of The Laundress missions when we started our company was to conquer the “Pit Stain.”
This is a very common problem and a frustrating one at that.
Fiber scientists conducted laboratory testing with our products at Cornell University to prove that we had a solution for this problem.
The stains (sometimes more yellow, some gray) are from the combination of the natural body oils, deodorant, and fabric absorption.
To remove these stains & more, follow our recipes below...
Happy Laundering!
Pit Stain Removal
Tools:
Stain Solution, Stain Brush
Optional:
All-Purpose Bleach Alternative, Scented Vinegar
Pre-treat:
• Apply Stain Solution to the stain.
• Work the Solution into the stained area with our Stain Brush.
• Pour hot water from a height to be more effective and soak.*
• If stain has faded, but isn’t completely gone, repeat the process until satisfied.
• To remove odors: pre-wash or pre-soak with The Laundress Scented Vinegar. Apply vinegar directly on odor areas and work stain solution into the fabric. Soak well.
-Launder as normal.
*We recommended this process on durable fibers such as cotton, linen and some synthetic materials.
*For stain removal on delicate fabrics such as silk and cashmere, use tepid water. Do not soak silk longer than 30 minutes at a time.
*When treating stain from blood, always use cold water.
Machine washing:
• Pre-soak for super dingy whites. Make a bath of hot water and the All-Purpose Bleach Alternative. Apply Stain Solution directly on stained areas. Soak items for at least an hour or overnight. You may want to rinse dirty water and repeat.
• Launder with hot water and The Laundress Whites or Signature Detergent which combines color guard and enzymes optical brightener. Add All-Purpose Bleach Alternative directly to the drum of the washing machine.
Dry/Finish:
• Do not dry any items that still have stains.
• Hang to dry on a line in the sun for energy efficiency, natural whitening and that awesome fresh line experience…or use the dryer.
General Stain Removal
No matter the stain, The Laundress products will help you remove it!
The Laundress Stain Solution is formulated specifically to target and break down stubborn stains such as red wine, sauce, chocolate, grass, coffee/tea, grease, blood, pit stains and more.
-Apply Stain Solution to the stain.
-Work the Solution into the stained area with our Stain Brush.
-Pour hot water from a height to be more effective and soak.*
-If stain has faded, but isn’t completely gone, repeat the process until satisfied.
-Launder as normal.
*We recommended this process on durable fibers such as cotton, linen and some synthetic materials.
*For stain removal on delicate fabrics such as silk and cashmere, use tepid water. Do not soak silk longer than 30 minutes at a time.
*When treating stain from blood, always use cold water.
The Laundress Wash & Stain Bar is perfect for ring-around-the-collar, soil, oils, sunscreen and sunless tanner stains. The bar is the most convenient tool for spot-cleaning and getting to those hard to reach areas
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-For spot-treating: wet The Laundress Wash & Stain Bar and stain, working the Bar directly into the stained area.
-If stain has faded, but isn’t completely gone, repeat the process until satisfied.
-Launder as normal.
*The Bar is not as effective as our Stain Solution for removing wine, coffee, tea and fruit juice (tannins) stains.
The Laundress All-Purpose Bleach Alternative is excellent to treat overall dinginess for whites and colors.
-Pre-soak in a washing bucket or add to your normal washing cycle with detergent in the machine.
-If treating direct spots, work Stain Solution into the stained area with our Stain Brush and follow instructions above.
The Laundress Scented Vinegar is effective in removing stubborn, pesky odors on textiles from smoke, underarm odors, mildew and more.
-Pre-soak with a ¼ cup in a washing bucket or add to your washing cycle in the machine.
-Launder with a detergent as normal.
Enjoy your “new” stain free items!
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