Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Prepping and washing
• Method 2 of 3: Using Hydrogen Peroxide
• Method 3 of 3: Using the tools at hand
• Tips
• What do you need

There is nothing better than the feeling of a crisp, warm, freshly ironed shirt. On the other hand, there is nothing worse than a sudden feeling when you realize that you left the iron on your clothes while letting in a guest! If, by good luck, you know how to fix iron stains, then you shouldn't worry! Unfortunately, it is not always possible to fix the marks, but for mild cases (especially on fabrics such as cotton and linen), there are a surprising number of ways to fix them.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepping and washing

1. 1 Act quickly. As with many common types of clothing stains, iron stains are easier to remove as soon as they appear. This article presents several different methods for removing burn marks from clothing. Regardless of whether you use the method in this section or another, you should immediately remove the burned cloth from the harmful heat source and start cleaning as soon as you notice the burn.
   • Don't delay taking action until you finish ironing - the time you take to start correcting the effects can significantly affect the success of the result, which, in turn, can lead to the complete elimination of the burn, instead of the annoying irritation delivered by dark spots on your clothes.
2. 2 Rinse the affected area with warm water. Start pre-preparing the item or fabric with a quick rinse. Rinsing is necessary for two purposes. First, rinsing helps prepare the fabric to absorb the detergent that will be applied in the next step. Secondly, it allows you to flush out an undefined area of ​​scorched material, allowing you to assess the severity of the damage.
3. 3 Apply the detergent to the stain. Use your fingers to gently rub the detergent into the stain left by the iron. Leaving the garment this way for a while will allow the detergent to penetrate the stain and intensify its effect before you wash the entire garment. At this stage, you should not use bleach or other specialized cleaning products - you will still have the opportunity to use them.
   • Liquid detergent is most suitable for this purpose, as it can seep between the tightly intertwined fibers of the fabric and eliminate microscopic burn marks. However, for this task (as well as for other stain removal tasks) you can use a powder cleaner by first mixing it with a little water to form a soft paste.
4. 4 In some cases, soaking in water with bleach is useful. If the fabric of the garment is made of materials to which the bleach is safe to apply, you can do a deeper preparation of stain removal. Leave the garment in the bleach solution for 15 minutes. Use one to two caps of bleach for every 5 liters of water. To ensure uniform absorption of the active agent, the solution should be stirred from time to time.
   • If you are not sure if a fabric is suitable for bleaching, check the care label. Generally, wool, silk, mohair, and fabrics that are not permanently colored should not be bleached.
5. 5 Washing. After finishing pretreating the fabric, place the garment in the washing machine and run the appropriate setting. In other words, apply a washing cycle that matches the directions on the label. You can also add other items in need of washing, if the set mode and the detergents used are suitable for them.
   • As mentioned above, during the main wash, you can use fabric-safe bleach or other cleaning agents.
6. 6 Hang to dry in direct sunlight. Remove the item from the washing machine and check the condition of the burned area - the stain will most likely become less noticeable. You may need to repeat the wash several times to achieve the perfect result. It is better to use direct sunlight to dry the fabric if the weather is favorable. The sun's rays are good at lightening all types of dark and unsightly fabric stains, including iron stains.
   • Do not leave the item in the sun for more than one day. With prolonged exposure, the sun's rays can not only fade colors, but also gradually weaken the fabric, making it more susceptible to damage.
7. 7 Estimate how irreversible the damage is. Unfortunately, traces of burn marks, especially serious ones, can remain even after repeated processing. If this is the case, you should try covering the stain by cutting out the damaged area and applying a patch, or stop using it altogether and throw it away. Alternatively, you can find other uses for this product and use it for other purposes.

Method 2 of 3: Using Hydrogen Peroxide

1. 1 Apply a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide to the stain. This unconventional trick can work surprisingly well, making it the most popular among internet stain removal experts. First, find a piece of old cloth and moisten it with hydrogen peroxide. Place the item to be treated on a work surface, avoiding the formation of wrinkles, and apply a cloth dampened with peroxide to the damaged area.
   • Hydrogen peroxide has a mild whitening effect and is a good solution when trying to remove iron marks. Peroxide can be purchased at a very affordable price from drug stores or grocery stores.
   • If you have ammonia on hand, you can use it. Sprinkle the affected area with a few drops of ammonia.Although ammonia and hydrogen peroxide can be used together (as opposed to ammonia and bleach), their mixture is highly undesirable to ingest and allow direct contact with the face. As a precautionary measure, wash your hands thoroughly after using peroxide and ammonia.
2. 2 Cover the treated area with a dry cloth. Then dab a dry cloth over the soaked peroxide. You should end up with a three-layer stack of fabrics. The bottom layer adjacent to the surface of the table is a fired item, the second layer is a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide, and the third, topmost, layer is a dry cloth.
3. 3 Iron on medium heat. Preheat the iron to a relatively hot state (but not very hot). Begin to gently iron the top layer of the fabric. The heat will gradually spread through the layers of folded tissue and reach the damaged product. The heat activates the hydrogen peroxide, allowing it to penetrate the fibers of the fabric and remove the stain. Please be patient when using this method - the process may take some time.
4. 4 Add active fluid as it dries. During ironing, you should check the condition of the stain from time to time. On light to medium stains, you should notice an even improvement after the first stroke. If you notice that the middle layer is drying out, remove it and dampen it with peroxide. Likewise, if you initially chose ammonia, and during ironing noticed that the middle layer is dry, sprinkle it with a few drops of ammonia. By checking and periodically wetting the layer with the selected active ingredient, you will achieve the most effective result.
   • It is also advisable to change the top cloth if peroxide or alcohol seeps out and the iron comes into contact with a damp cloth. This is to prevent plaque and rust from forming on the iron.

Method 3 of 3: Using the tools at hand

1. 1 Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. If the above methods did not bring the desired result, do not despair - some Internet resources offer many alternative ways to eliminate burn marks. While they do not guarantee results like the above approaches, they will not harm your clothing. First, squeeze enough juice over the damaged area, the juice should be absorbed evenly over the entire area of ​​the stain. Place the product in a container of hot water and leave for 15-30 minutes. Then you can simply squeeze and dry in the fresh air.
   • For safety reasons, do not use this technique with materials such as silk, wool that are not intended for bleach. Although lemon is much milder compared to bleach, some sources report that the juice can cause minor damage to these tissues.
2. 2 Gargle with vinegar. Another trick to remove iron marks is to soak a sponge in vinegar and scrub the burned area. After saturating the stain with vinegar, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then rinse in cold water. Dry normally.
   • Use exclusively white table vinegar - never Do not use red wine or apple cider vinegar, like other types of vinegar, as they can leave stubborn new stains.
3. 3 Soaking in ice water. Some Internet resources recommend before using any other methods to treat freshly placed stains by soaking the product in ice water. Keep the water temperature low while the damaged product is soaked, add ice, or place the entire container in the freezer. For best results, leave the product in cold water for at least an hour.
   • If you've used this method and soaked the item in cold water and placed the container in the freezer, don't forget to get it out in time - although freezing usually doesn't damage the fabric, it can still slow down the stain removal process.
4. 4 For severe marks, you can use sanding paper. Serious damage and iron stains can be stubbornly resistant to any cleaning agent. Either way, you can try to make the stains less visible or eliminate the stains entirely by applying a gentle abrasive (like sanding paper or sandpaper) and sanding down the burnt layer of fabric. Unfortunately, this does not give a 100% guarantee, and rubbing too hard can get holes in the fabric. Nevertheless, compared to the possibility of throwing away the thing altogether, this option can be a good alternative, and the risk of getting holes becomes justified.
   • It is not necessary to use sandpaper - any mild abrasive (such as sanding paper) can work.

Tips

• Always check what fabric your clothes are made of and change the iron settings accordingly. It will be easier to sort things into piles with the same characteristics and not constantly change the iron settings.
• In this method, the sun acts as a bleach.

What do you need

• Lemon
• sunlight
• Lightly singed cotton garment.