Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Preparing the Clothes
• Method 2 of 4: Washing with liquid detergent and vinegar
• Method 3 of 4: Washing with rubbing alcohol
• Method 4 of 4: Wash with a household detergent
• Tips
• Warnings

How nice it is to watch the children have fun and play in the yard, until you find horrible grass stains on their clothes. Grass stains look like paint stains and are also very difficult to remove. And all because of the complex proteins and dye in the grass pigment. Although grass stains can be difficult to remove, a little effort and the right products can help you get the job done.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Preparing the Clothes

1. 1 Take a look at the label on the clothes. There is a label on the inside of the garment with instructions on how to clean or wash. Take a look at this label to see what types of wash are safe for this garment.
   • An empty triangle, for example, is a symbol for bleach. If the triangle is black and is crossed by a large X, then you cannot use bleach. If the triangle has black and white stripes, then you can only use chlorine-free bleach.
2. 2 Read the product description. Read the label carefully before using any cleaning product or laundry detergent. The information on the label will help you understand which clothes are suitable for this cleaner. She will also tell you if this detergent can be used with your item.
   • For example, a detergent with bleach works best for white items. For black clothes, it is better to take something else.
3. 3 Test the cleaner on a small area. Test a small area before applying a cleaner to a stained item or clothing. This way you will find out if you can use stain remover on a particular garment without harming it or changing its color.
   • The ideal place to check the cleaning agent is on the back of the folded edge of the garment, so any changes will remain invisible.
4. 4 Clean the item from dirt and grass. Before washing, remove as much dirt and grass as possible from the stained area. To do this, it is better to blot your clothes, rather than rub them, otherwise you will only rub the stain on the clothes.
   • Can't clean up the dirt? Grasp the garment by stretching it between your fingers, then start tapping the inside of the garment. So the dirt should be shaken off.

Method 2 of 4: Washing with liquid detergent and vinegar

1. 1 Pre-treat the stain. After removing excess dirt and grass, treat the stain for best results. To do this, blot the stain with a 1: 1 solution of warm water and white vinegar. Soak the stain well to allow the vinegar to penetrate deep into the fabric. Wait 5 minutes for the diluted vinegar to absorb into the fibers.
   • Never use fruit vinegar for your laundry, just plain white vinegar.
2. 2 Apply the detergent directly to the stain. After the vinegar solution has soaked the stain for 5 minutes, apply the detergent to the stain. Use a bleach-based detergent if you have one. Bleach contains enzymes that can help loosen grass stains.
   • If you are using washing powder, add a little water to it to make a paste, and then spread it over the stain.
3. 3 Rub the stain. After you've applied the detergent, you should rub the stain. Rub gently to avoid ruining your clothes, but hard enough to penetrate deeply into the stain. The longer you rub, the more effective cleaning will be. After a few minutes of rubbing, allow the detergent to soak into the fibers.
4. 4 Rinse and check clothing. After 10-15 minutes, the clothes should be rinsed in cold water. Check for a stain. It will become noticeably paler or even disappear completely.If the stain remains, repeat the process with water, vinegar and detergent until the stain is completely removed.

Method 3 of 4: Washing with rubbing alcohol

1. 1 Dampen the stain with isopropyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is a solvent that will remove all color from the stain, including the green pigment from grass. To wet the stain, take a sponge or piece of cotton wool and soak it in rubbing alcohol.
   • Rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol can remove grass stains because it removes the green pigment that is left on clothing.
   • If a stain needs to be removed from delicate fabrics, prepare a 1: 1 solution of water and alcohol. Adding water will take longer for the item to dry.
2. 2 Wait for the item to dry and then rinse it out. Wait until the stain is completely dry before moving on to the next step. When the stain is dry, rinse it in cold water.
   • The cold water will keep the stain from penetrating deeper into the fabric. Warm water or normal heat will set the stain deeply into the fabric and make it much more difficult to remove.
3. 3 Apply liquid detergent. Apply some detergent to the stain. Rub in the product for five minutes. The longer you rub in, the better the final result will be. After five minutes, rinse the stain with cold water until it is clean.
4. 4 Take a look at the stain. Wait for the clothes to dry. Then take a look at the stain to see if it's still there. If the stain persists, repeat the procedure. If the stain is gone, wash your clothes as usual.

Method 4 of 4: Wash with a household detergent

1. 1 Make a homemade detergent. If the stain on your clothes turns out to be very difficult to remove, try removing it with a household detergent. Take a small container and mix 60 ml of bleach, 60 ml of peroxide and 180 ml of cold water in it. Combining hydrogen peroxide with bleach makes an excellent stain remover.
   • When mixing peroxide with bleach, do so in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing in harmful fumes.
   • Never use ammonia instead of bleach. Due to the ammonia, the stain will immediately penetrate the tissue of the object.
   • Bleach can change the color of your clothes. Always test on an inconspicuous area of ​​clothing before applying the solution to a stain.
2. 2 Apply the mixture, rub in and let the fabrics soak. Apply your homemade cleanser to the stain. Wait for the solution to saturate the stain, then gently rub the fabrics. After a few minutes of rubbing, set the clothes aside and wait until the fabrics are soaked in the solution. Ideally, the solution should remain on the clothes for about half an hour to an hour. The longer, the better the end result will be.
3. 3 Rinse the garment and check the stain. After an hour, rinse the garment well. See if the stain remains. If you can still see stain marks on your clothes, use more homemade detergent. If the stain is gone, wash your clothes as usual.

Tips

• Don't put your clothes in the dryer until you are sure the stain is gone. Heat can permanently set the stain into the fabric.
• The sooner you start removing the grass stain, the better. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to remove the stain.

Warnings

• Washing powder and cleaning products can damage mucous membranes and skin. Do not forget about protection when you work with chemicals. Wear gloves if you intend to touch detergents with your hands and keep your mouth closed.
• If you get the product in your eyes, flush them with water for 15 minutes and then seek medical attention.