I reveal to you today how I managed to make some bleach stains on one of my black clothes.
It must be said that bleach is unfortunately a common ingredient in cleaning products
Because it helps to disinfect the house and whiten the toilets.
However, it stains and discolors everything it touches.
Got a bleach stain on your t-shirt, pants, shirt, or sweater? And of course... you want to take it off?
Do not panic ! Here is how to remove bleach stains from your clothes easily . Watch:
Unfortunately, a bleach stain is permanent.
Once she touches the fabric, it is discolored.
The goal here is to recolor the fabric and not to detach it.
Here is my infallible technique for blending a stain of bleach, especially on a dark fabric:
Have you noticed that bleach stains always happen on our favorite blue jeans or black t-shirt?
As soon as this happens, the first thing to do is neutralize the bleach .
Why ? Because bleach can easily puncture the fabric if left on it for too long.
To avoid this, follow these steps:
- Rinse the area with cold water to remove excess bleach.
- Then, mix baking soda and water to form a paste.
- Spread this paste on the stain evenly.
- Let dry then gently brush with an old toothbrush.
Now that you have neutralized the stain, you can restore the color with one of the following 2 techniques.
This technique is best suited for small spots .
It is very effective on dark clothes such as black, navy blue or dark grey.
- Apply a little 70% alcohol on a cotton pad or clean cloth.
- Gently rub the area around the bleach stain with the cotton.
- Then, pass the cotton soaked in alcohol from the outside towards the center of the stain.
- The original color of the garment will begin to spread towards the stained area.
- Indeed, the alcohol causes the excess dye to "bleed" into the fabric. And this will recolor the bleached area. Perfect for picking up a bleach stain.
Now let's see together the 2nd solution to recover the color.
This technique works on small and large stains .
On the other hand, you have to choose the colors of dyes carefully.
- Go to the supermarket or the druggist to buy a tincture.
- Choose one that matches your fabric color as closely as possible.
- Before re-dying your garment, buy a bleach.
- Put on gloves and an apron or fearless clothes.
- Bleach the entire garment to remove all the original dye.
- Follow the instructions carefully to get the best possible result. This is important to help your new tincture set properly.
- Dye your garment with the color you have chosen, following the instructions on the dye packaging.
- Most dyes can be used in the washing machine or in a tub if you prefer.
There you go, you now know how to remove a trace of bleach on a white shirt, a beige garment or on the contrary, a dark suit.
Not that complicated, is it?
The ideal is rather to avoid discoloration with bleach so as not to have to recolor a garment. Here are some tips:
- First of all, remember that there are natural alternatives to bleach . Like this homemade "bleach" recipe to discover here.
- If you use bleach to disinfect or whiten your laundry, make sure you read the labels carefully. Check that each item of clothing will withstand this treatment.
- Never pour bleach directly on your clothes. Always dilute it with water, following the instructions on the product label.
- When handling bleach, wear old clothes to avoid accidental spills. Also wear rubber gloves.
- If you clean an area of your home with bleach, tell other household members. This prevents them from rubbing on bleached surfaces and discoloring their clothes.
All of these precautions when using bleach prevent accidental stains and spills.
