One of the most difficult stains to remove from the clothing comes from smoking cigarettes or anything with nicotine in it. Nicotine from smoking can cause yellow streaks, stains and unpleasant odors to cling to any garments you wear and become a huge headache for you when it comes to taking care of your clothing. In this blog post we are offering up some tips for removing these stains and odors and hopefully helping you to not having to toss your loved clothing.
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One of the best tips we can offer is to suggest that you make sure to wash and/or professionally dry clean any clothing you do not wear on a regular basis. Covering them with a cloth (no plastic) hanging bag will protect them from any nicotine in your home. The following tips will hopefully help you remove the yellow streaks and stains on your clothing.
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To remove them from cotton or linen you will want to combine 1/2 a teaspoon of laundry detergent liquid with 1 quart of warm water. Add your clothing to this and allow to soak for a while. Remove the excess water and then take a sponge and apply some rubbing alcohol blotting carefully until the rest of the stain is gone. Once the stain is removed you should launder as usual.
For clothing that is made of polyester, acrylic, rayon, or nylon, make yourself a spot cleaner using one part white dish washing liquid, one part glycerin, and eight parts water. Combine these in a large container and seal it tightly. You will be able to use this mixture each time you spot any stains and take care of them immediately. This will save you a lot of time and energy.
When needed wet the stain with a small sponge using really gentle strokes from center of the stain outward. Then you can apply a little bit of your spot cleaner along with a few drops of white vinegar onto the stain. Take a clean white cloth and cover the stain completely. Allow this to remain to absorb the stain. You will want to keep the stain wet until it is completely gone. Rinse the area c leaned with water and once you are sure the stain has been removed you may launder as normal.
If you have dried the article of clothing in a dryer prior to trying these tips your clothing may have permanently set stains and may be non-salvageable. However do give these tips a try before making that decision.
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Those that need to whiten clothing that has been stained with nicotine, you can make a solution of bleach that is oxygen based and mixed with water. Soak the clothing in a large sink or container for as long as eight full hours. Check to see if the yellowing is gone and the clothing is white enough. If not you can repeat the soaking as much as you need to with a fresh solution. It may take several soakings to get the results you need.
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We hope these hints will help you remove nicotine from your garments. Some items are dry clean only. Laundry Express is your professional dry cleaner in the Raleigh area. We can help you with stain removal of all kinds. Our laundry services can also help you stay ahead of the endless laundry we know you and your family seem to have. Visit us soon!
