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To eliminate Ink Stains On Lab Coats
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We’re looking for a product that can be applied
prior to washing that will aid in removing or reducing the ink
stains in the pockets of white lab coats. The lab coats are 65%
polyester and 35% cotton.
-Mr. Jan Szlachetka, VA Acting Plant Manager, Knoxville, IA
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Answer: Protective
coatings for fabrics have been in the market place for a long
time claiming to work as barriers against soil and stains. Unfortunately
there are no miracle products as yet. I have seen chemical coatings
used on industrial uniforms to retard oil and grease from penetrating
down into the fabric, with some success. The problem with many
of these types of products is that they create a water barrier.
When something is spilled on the fabric it runs off the surface,
acting much like a "ScotchGuard™." This may not
be what you want in a lab coat.
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| Washing
After Lipstick Opened In The Dryer
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How can white wash clean after a tube of red lipstick
opened in the dryer, badly staining the entire load of laundry?
-Debbie
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Answer: The lipstick
is not water-soluble, so the most effective way to remove it from
fabric is to spot the clothing with a solvent based product. The
second possible solution is to soak the items overnight in a solution
of detergent and a solvent-based chemical for laundering. Most
often, hot water is required to do the best job in removing these
types of stains, along with the recommended chemistry.
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| Salvaging
Clothes Subjected To Color Runs
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I washed a red shirt with a pair of tan cotton
pants. Now I have pink splotches on my tan pants. How can I get
this out?
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Answer: If the clothes
have been dried, the dye has been driven into the fabric which
makes it near impossible to remove – considering the pants are
colored. Red is considered a loose dye, and will bleed out of
fabrics regardless of the age of the clothing. I would suggest
that you try soaking the pants overnight in a solution of detergent
and oxygen bleach (sodium perborate). This could pull the red
splotches – most likely only a 50/50 chance of success though.
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| Removing
Hydraulic Fluid Stains |
| How can I get hydraulic fluid stain
out of a green shirt that still has lots of wear left? I don’t
want to ruin it by using a harsh bleach or detergent, but am unaware
of any other stain removal options. - KK |
| Answer:
If the clothes have been dried, the dye has been driven into the
fabric which makes it near impossible to remove – considering
the pants are colored. Red is considered a loose dye, and will
bleed out of fabrics regardless of the age of the clothing. I
would suggest that you try soaking the pants overnight in a solution
of detergent and oxygen bleach (sodium perborate). This could
pull the red splotches – most likely only a 50/50 chance
of success though. |
| Retaining
perfume after the drying cycle
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After a softener wash, in some cases, the perfume
is not retained after the drying cycle. Can you suggest a remedy?
-Simon
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Answer: The loss
of perfume after the last cycle is due to the fact that the perfume
is water-soluble and is lost when the water is driven out of the
fabric during the drying process. It you desire a perfume smell
on the linens, a non water-soluble perfume should be used in the
final bath. Another possibility would be to add a perfumed strip
during the drying process.
Personally, I prefer the clean linen smell without the use of
additional perfumes!
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| Bulk
wash chemicals to remove bloodstains
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| Are there additives/chemicals that can be added to a bulk wash
to remove bloodstains? |
| Answer: Enzymes
are very effective in removing bloodstains and are generally safe
on both colored linens and whites. Setting up a formula for a
long wash or even a soak is the most effective treatment. Chlorine
bleach will also remove bloodstains, but caution should be used
with the types of linen that it is used on.
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