It would seem that an accidental paraffin stain on clothes can ruin the thing forever, but you should not be upset ahead of time. There are many ways to remove these stains.
It is necessary
- Paper napkins
- Iron
- Ether
- Gasoline for lighter
- Washing powder
- Fabric softener
- Freezer
- Cotton swab
- Sharp object
- Hot water
Instructions
Step 1
Use a blunt knife to gently remove excess wax from the fabric. Place the fabric where the stain is located between regular table napkins and start ironing with a warm iron. As it melts, the wax will be absorbed. When a stain appears on the napkin, change the paper and continue ironing until all traces of wax are removed. After ironing, it is recommended to wash the fabric with powder and fabric softener.
Step 2
Remove excess wax with a sharp object and iron the fabric through a paper towel. Then apply a small amount of ether or lighter gasoline to the area where the stain is. Dampen a cotton swab with ether or gasoline and blot vigorously. After removing the stain, rinse the fabric in warm water.
Step 3
Low temperatures are an effective method for removing stains of this kind. Place the cloth in the freezer to remove the wax. The residence time of the fabric in the freezer depends on the intensity of its work. As soon as the fabric has hardened and covered with frost, the procedure is over. With a brush (for fine fabrics it is better to use a soft-bristled toothbrush), remove paraffin residues from frozen tissue. Wash the treated fabric in warm water with the addition of powder.
Step 4
For fabrics that do not have a tendency to shrink (such as jeans), wash in hot water. Pour water at a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees into a basin and dilute ordinary washing powder in it. Soak the stained area for 30 minutes. Then wash and rinse the fabric vigorously. This method is also effective when washing in a washing machine if it has an appropriate temperature regime.
