Over time, the soleplate of the iron develops a dark patina that leaves marks on your clothes. There are many reasons for this, from hard water to synthetic fabric.

If the temperature setting is not correct, the synthetic fabric will melt and stick to the soleplate. The iron should be cleaned regularly, because limescale can spoil clothes, leaving traces on it. What three means will help to remove traces from the iron on things, analyzed OBOZREVATEL.

How lemon juice will help

Citric acid is an effective iron stain neutralizer. Experts recommend diluting lemon juice and water in a 1:1 ratio. To remove a small contamination, usually enough one tablespoon of water and juice.

Having treated the stain with a paste, wait 15-20 minutes. After that, you should wash the clothes in the machine.

Onion lifehack

Few people know that white onions can clean clothes from the stains left on them after using an iron. The only disadvantage is a pungent odor, which you can get rid of by correcting the thing in the machine with the addition of powder and conditioner.

A large bulb should be cut in half, rub it on the fabric and leave it on the stain for a few hours.

Will washing powder help

Before washing, you can apply a mixture of water and laundry detergent to the clothes. Mix these two ingredients in a container to a paste-like state. Then you need to apply the remedy to the stain, wait 10-15 minutes and wash in the machine or by hand. The main thing is that it should not be hot.

Earlier OBOZREVATEL told how to remove from clothes outdated grease stains by home remedies.

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