Must-Know Stain Removal Precautions for Laundry Shops

Whether using professional stain removers or chemical agents for stain removal, people should pay attention to the following aspects when choosing or using stain removers.

Stain Removal Range

All stain removers have a range for removing stains. There is no universal stain remover. Professional stain removers may have a little compatibility, but they’re still limited to the same type of stains. For instance, stain removers used for removing stains are mainly for removing natural pigments or dyes. If it is rust or ink, they are not within their effective range.

Suitable objects

The side effects of the stain removers should be remembered. A professional laundry shop must possess what side effects a certain stain remover may have on a certain fabric. If you are not sure, you must conduct tests. You can test a small area inside the cuffs, the collar, and other inconspicuous places. Otherwise, using an inappropriate stain remover can cause great damage to the clothes.

Chlorine bleach cannot be used on silk and wool textiles.

Sodium hyposulfite cannot be used on colored clothes.

Fabrics containing acetate fibers should not be treated with banana water...

Conditions

The effect of using many stain removers is very obvious, but the condition must be reasonable. For instance, using color bleach powder can effectively remove natural pigment-based dirt, and it can even be applied to colored clothes. However, its usage conditions are relatively high temperatures, which have a significant impact on the fabric and the structure of the clothes. Whether clothes can withstand high temperatures and whether they shrink after being washed in water have become very important considerations.

Temperature

The working intensity of stain remover in the condition of different temperature conditions varies significantly, especially for various chemical additives. Changes in temperature can cause the efficacy of the agents to differ by several times or even tens of times. Therefore, it must be used as required. The usage temperature cannot be increased or changed at will. In addition, attention should be paid to the temperature that the fabric can withstand.

Concentration

Highly effective stain removers are the most popular. Their concentration becomes particularly important. The tolerance of fabrics woven from different fibers will vary. Therefore, controlling the concentration is also a factor that must be considered. A concentration that is too high can also damage clothes.

Time

The reaction times of all kinds of stain removers are not the same. Some show immediate results. (the special stain remover for rust removal, where the effect can be seen immediately after the agent is dropped on) Some require a longer response time, and then people must wait patiently for a certain period of time to see the effect.

Post-treatment

Regardless of the type of stain remover or agent used, and regardless of the stain removal result, the residual agents on the garment must be thoroughly rinsed off to confirm the completion of the stain removal process. Leaving a significant amount of stain remover or agents on the clothes for an extended period can cause severe damage, which must not be overlooked.

Conclusion

When using stain removers, people should not blindly switch to new types because the accumulated experience in the early stage can help them remove stains better while protecting clothes. If people still want to change, they must first test it in a small area in a hidden place. In addition, people should also be clear that not all stains can be removed. Forcibly removing the stains may cause damage to the clothes instead.