Useful to know: how to remove traces of iron

2018-01-26 15:54

Useful to know: how to remove traces of iron
“Got distracted for a few seconds…and now, on the shirt flaunts a trace of iron.” The situation when due to an unfortunate error I had to part with a favorite thing that is familiar to many. But do not rush, experts say, some stains can be removed without a trace.

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In those cases when high temperatures melted the fibers of the fabric, and left the dark mark, the thing is unlikely to save. But if burned only the surface layer, and the spots are not very conspicuous, you can try to get rid of them. How? Tell specialist cleaning, Leslie Reichert and officer professional carpet cleaning Dean Carter, reports Rus.Media.

White cotton

To start, try to process the trace of the iron with hydrogen peroxide. Leave the solution for 1-2 minutes, and then wash the fabric, because the peroxide destroys the fiber. If necessary, repeat the entire procedure again. Alternatively, Leslie offers also use ammonia. It is not as effective as peroxide, but also copes well with some types of stains.

Coloured fabric

If the iron is left on colored things, try to remove it with purified white vinegar. Apply it on the damaged area using a clean white cloth instead of a brush. White fabric colour is fundamentally important because on it will appear stains from soot during removal of a trace of iron. Continue to lightly “wash” should until his disappearance. Then wash the thing in clean water.

Wool or other fleecy fabric

If the heat from the iron touched only the NAP, the easiest way to cut off the damaged fibers with scissors or from scabbing them clean with a toothbrush. If the iron has damaged the canvas to clean it at home is unlikely. But don’t despair! Take the thing to the dry cleaner – they may be able to clear the fabric from stains, unless it’s badly damaged.

Carpet

Such cases are quite rare, but still exist. If you accidentally drop a hot iron on the carpet and the pile has time to melt – unfortunately, does not help even a professional cleaning. At the same time, according to Dean Carter, to turn to the experts all the same will not be superfluous.

“Service professional carpet cleaning can gently cut off the damaged cloth or to replace the burnt section on the “donor” and, using the cover parts, which are located in inconspicuous places such as under a Cabinet.”

Depending on the value and life of the carpet you may be offered the option of artificial aging of the whole product, for example, by abrasion of the pile about a clean concrete surface.