Tips To Remove Ink And Chewing Gum From Clothing

Clothing is used as the cover of human body. The main function of garment is as the protection. Therefore, the cleanliness of our garments becomes one factor that can beautify our appearance. If garments we wear are getting dirty because of some stains, it is better if we remove the stains soon.

Chewing gum and ink are two examples of stain that are difficult to be removed by just usual washing. It must be washed with special washing method in order the stains will be removed perfectly. However, the wrong method will ruin your clothing exactly.

Chewing gum, it is a kind of gum that is the product of natural latex or the synthetic rubber. These composition cause chewing gum is little difficult to be removed rather than other stains. Try to imagine if your own favorite clothing that really luxurious or just the shirt of your children are stained by chewing gum. Therefore, follow and practice some tips to remove the chewing gum below.

In the first time, put the dirty clothing that is stained by chewing gum in the freezer for a few hours in order it hardens. It is purposed to make the stain hardens, therefore it is easy to be removed. After it hardens, scrape off the part that stained with the knife or another metal object carefully. You must ensure that this action will not rip your garment. Then, scrub this part with detergent. The last, wash it as usual.

Meanwhile in case of ink, it is a kind of stain that often pollutes clothing especially our pocket. We often do not realize that our pen has polluted it. The first thing you must do, ensure that the stain of ink is fresh or old. If it is still fresh, just try to soak it in milk overnight before you wash it as usual. If it is old, try to spray it with hairspray directly on the part that is stained. Then, wash it as a usual.

By: Alvina J. Prescott

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