How to remove Mustard Stains from white shirt

Mustard is the most delicious topping to put on food. Kids love it and so do adults but when it finds its way to your clean white shirt, it can cause quite a problem. The root of this problem is the fact that mustard has turmeric in it, and when it gets on white clothes it has a dying effect i.e. it leaves a very distinct yellow stains. The stain removal can be pretty tricky and time consuming unless you act fast.

White shirt with mustard stains must be taken care of as soon as possible. In order for you to know effective ways of getting rid of the stains here are some methods which will be of assistance.

Method 1 (Using Glycerin)

This quick and easy method requires very little time and energy. The ingredients are easy to find. You can find Glycerin at any drug store as it is sold over the counter and you don’t need a prescription for it.

Things that you will require:

·      Butter knife

·      Glycerin

·      Cold water

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Scrape off any access mustard still left on the white shirt with the help of a butter knife. Make sure you scrape inwards so that the stain doesn’t spread.

2.   Run cold water on the back side of the white shirt. This will cause any leftover mustard to leave the surface of the shirt.

3.   Apply glycerin to the stain. Make sure you leave it on for one hour.

4.   By this point the mustard stain will be pre-treated and ready for laundry.

5.   Wash the shirt as you usually will and the stain removal will be successful.

Method 2 (Using Hydrogen Peroxide)

Hydrogen peroxide is very effective when it comes to stubborn stains that just won’t come off. It is easy to find and acts as a bleaching agents for mustard stains. With this easy method removing mustard stains from your white shirt won’t be a problem.

Things that you will require:

·      Hydrogen peroxide

·      Empty bowl

·      Cold water

·      Sponge

·      Tooth brush

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Start by washing the stain on the white shirt from the back side. Run it under cold water for about a minute. This will cause the stain to lighten.

2.   Take weak solution of hydrogen peroxide and soak the stains in it using the empty bowl. Let the stain remain in the hydrogen peroxide for about fifteen to twenty minutes.

3.   Take the tooth brush and gently rub the mustard stains making the stain removal process a success.

4.   Put the shirt in the laundry and wash it with detergent.

Tips:

·      Always remember to use cold water with such stains.

·      Never put a shirt which has been treated for stains in the dryer. Always let it air dry.