How to remove Soot Stains from clothes

Candle lit dinners and cozy fires are something which we always look forward to. However, interaction with such substances comes with its consequences. Even a little smoke can leave behind its pungent smoky odor in your clothes.

But, it’s not merely the odor which you have to worry about. A more pressing matter is the unsightly soot stains unknowingly and unintentionally incurred by your clothes. Moreover, once you wash this soot you might come across little pin holes which happen to be a consequence of burning.

Therefore it goes without saying that you have to figure out a reliable method to remove these soot stains from clothes. Fortunately, we have already done the figuring part and now all you have to do is follow the directions given below.

Proceed as described below.

Hopefully, soot stains will become history, by the time you end up with this method.

Method One (Using Vacuum and Baking Soda)

The following method is cost free and hassle free. It is pretty simple with a few ingredients. Moreover, the ingredients which are deployed in this method are usually found in every household.

Things that you will require:

· Vacuum  with a hose attachment

· Baking soda

· Pre laundry spray

Steps that you need to take:

1.   First of all, take a vacuum with a hose attachment.

2.   Hold the fabric firmly and tightly, while you use the hose attachment to remove soot off the fabric’s surface, as much as possible.

3.   Next, take some baking soda and sprinkle it on the soot stain.

4.   Since baking soda has absorbing properties, therefore it would absorb any oil or grease from the stain.

5.   Allow the baking soda to sit on the stain for some time, preferably 10 to 15 minutes.

6.   After the consummation of this time period, take the vacuum with its hose attachment, and vacuum away all traces of soot along with the baking soda residue.

7.   To restore your fabric to its original stain-free, odor-free and soot-free state, take a pre-wash/pre-laundry spray and apply a liberal amount on the stain.

8.   Afterwards, launder the fabric as you usually do in warm water.

9.   Make sure that you read and follow the directions given on the garment tag.

Method Two (Using a heavy Duty Detergent)

Soot mixed with solvent makes India ink, which is all the more difficult to get rid of. Therefore the following method deploys a contrary approach. Proceed as described below.

Things that you will require:

· Heavy duty phosphate based detergent

· Water conditioner

· Fabric bleach

Steps that you need to take:

1.    First of all, take the garment outdoors and shake it energetically so that all the excess soot might be swept off its surface.

2.    Next, take a heavy duty phosphate based detergent and use it to launder the fabric.

3.    To ensure a satisfactory stain removal, add one cup of water conditioner as well as ½ cup of fabric bleach in wash.

4.    Eventually rinse the garment and air dry.

5.    Repeat the procedure if required even if you have to do 4 or 5 rounds of this procedure.

 Warning:

  Soot is oil-based and should never be rubbed, in order to remove it.