How to Remove Grass Stains from Clothing

Do you know what grass stains essentially are? They constitute of proteins along with other organic matter mixed with chlorophyll. These elements combine and bond with the fabric, making it difficult to get rid of them. Obtained during gardening, playing outside or accidentally tripping over a brick can cause grass and mud to leave its mark on your clothes. Do not get angry at the stain that won’t leave your stain alone; let us help you. This article offers your simple methods through which you can remove the grass stain from white as well as colored clothing within no time. Follow the instructions below and solve your problem!

Always remember to do a spot test on an inconspicuous area of the clothing. Apply the cleaning solution on a hidden area and leave it in place for 2 minutes. Remove the solution; if the fabric discolors or gets damaged in any way, do not continue using the same solution on that clothing. Treat the stain as soon as you can. Leaving the grass stain in place on your clothing for a few days can cause it to settle deeper into the fabric. Moreover, wash the stain from the backside of the clothing with cool water. This will help you get rid of any dirt that accompanied the grass stain. Read the label of the clothing for any specific instructions regarding which ingredient is to be avoided on the clothing. Lastly, do not place the clothing item in the dryer till the stain has been completely removed. If you do so, it gets harder to remove the Grass stain later.

Method One (For White Clothing)

Things that you will require:

·      Bleach

·      Hydrogen Peroxide

·      Water

·      Bowl

·      Measuring cup

·      Clean white cloth

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   The first step towards the removal of the grass stain from your clothing requires you to formulate the cleaning solution. To do so, mix 1/4 cup of bleach with 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide and 3/4 cup of water in a bowl.

2.   Dip a clean white cloth in the solution, and apply it to the stained area of the clothing.

3.   Rub the grass stain gently with the cloth so as to work the solution in the stain.

4.   Leave the solution in place for 30 to 60 minutes, i.e., half an hour to one hour.

5.   After the required time has elapsed, flush the stained area thoroughly with water.

6.   Wash the clothing as normal.

7.   Check your clothes for any remaining visible grass stains. If there are any, repeat the above mentioned steps for the complete removal of grass stains from your clothing.

Tip:

This method is recommended for white colored clothing only as bleach tends to discolor some fabrics.

Method Two (For Colored Clothing)

Things that you will require:

·      Bowl

·      Plain vinegar

·      Baking soda

·      Gloves

·      Water

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   To start off, grab a bowl, pour some vinegar and baking soda in it. The amount poured should be enough to make a paste out of both the ingredients. Mix both in an amount that gives you toothpaste like paste.

2.   Wear gloves. Take some paste with your fingers and apply it to the stained area. Rub the grass stain gently such that the paste is worked into the stain.

3.   Leave the paste in place for 15 minutes.

4.   Once the required time elapses, flush the stain with plain cool water from the backside.

5.   Wash the clothing as normal.

6.   Check the clothing item for any remaining visible grass stains. If there are any, repeat the above steps for the complete removal of grass stains from your clothing.

Tip:

This method of grass stain removal is suitable for colored clothing.