Soap bubbles - how much joy and unimaginable delight these transparent rainbow balls bring to children. But this same “joy”, at the same time, causes a lot of trouble for mothers who are surprised to find marks that have not been washed off on children’s clothes. This is not surprising, because not everyone succeeds in removing difficult stains from soap bubbles after washing!
Today we will find out why you won’t be able to remove soap bubbles the first time, and we will give some tips on how to deal with soap stains that have already appeared.
What can bubble stains stick to?
The so-called “peak epidemic” of soap bubble prints occurs precisely in the summer - it is during this period that children actively play and spill colorful bubbles of soapy liquid on their T-shirts and dresses.
During particularly active games, your fabric-covered home furniture may also suffer. If clothes can be somehow reanimated, then getting rid of stains from furniture is much more difficult.
Warning
A woman played with a child with soap bubbles; a lot of this material was used. But after the game there were no stains on the clothes. The most interesting thing happened after washing; the washed and seemingly clean clothes were covered in stains. As you understand, in this case the soap bubbles made themselves felt later. To avoid such situations, try to play with soap bubbles as carefully as possible so that they do not get on your clothes.
What is the reason?
It’s not for nothing that baby bubble stains are considered the most difficult to remove. This is not only because they cannot be washed off the first time with ordinary powder, but also because dirt does not always react even to “particularly effective” stain removers. Their peculiarity is that most stains become noticeable after rinsing the item.
It is extremely difficult for a child to protect himself from contamination with soapy water while playing, so many mothers ask a logical question - “how to wash stains from soap bubbles on clothes?”
First, let's find out why the soap stain does not wash off. Many parents and especially grandmothers incorrectly believe that only low-quality Chinese toys leave stains. And they are partly right!
The thing is that the composition of soap bubbles includes: water, sugar, soap solution and glycerin - a viscous transparent substance, which is precisely responsible for the annoying gray stains, which is so difficult to wash off!
Its peculiarity is that when interacting with washing powders and the gelatins found in them, it reacts - hence the stains that appear only after washing.
Therefore, when thinking about how to wash soap bubbles from clothes, first of all you need to understand how to get rid of this harmful component.
How to prevent soap bubbles from contaminating your clothes
A characteristic feature of the marks left by bubbles is very insidious; they appear only after washing. Many young mothers immediately blame the washing powder, the machine, because they are not able to wash things.
Once on shorts, trousers, shirts, the bubbles dry out and become invisible. After washing this product, you may be horrified to see a huge number of stains and stains; removing them is very problematic.
Many experienced parents assure that it is simply impossible to remove such pollution. That is why, in order to avoid an insidious problem, it is easier to prevent it. White things, colored things, on which a fresh stain has appeared, a wet imprint of a poor-quality bubble, will have to be immediately soaked with heated, clean water.
Be sure to add dishwashing gel and leave for thirty minutes. Machine washable.
How to prevent soap bubbles from contaminating your clothes
If you don’t have time to wash your jeans, dress, or skirt in a timely manner, and they are too expensive, you can use specialized products. It is advisable to try the proven, reliable product “Astonish OXY plus”. It will help remove stains left by bubbles and will help with all other types of stains that cannot be gotten rid of.
The easiest way
How to remove soap bubble stains? No matter how trivial it may sound, ordinary water will come to the rescue here. The item stained with bubbles must be rubbed under running water, only then will they begin to wash off. If this doesn't help, soak it in a bowl of hot water. You can also add a little lemon juice there.
After washing, the stains are still there - if the fabric is delicate, use Nefras or any other bleach. Apply the product pointwise (only to stained areas) and leave for 20 minutes.
As for furniture: you will have to work hard to revive the sofa, but there will definitely be results. First, you need to rub the stain that has appeared several times with a wet cloth (the procedure must be carried out at least 3-4 times, otherwise nothing will work). Then apply bleach to the long-suffering area (preferably Vanish foam - this will make it easier to distribute the product over the surface), or rub the stained area with laundry soap. If the necessary condition is met, eventually all the stains should come off.
Stain removers
Among the ready-made compositions, the Udalix Ultra pencil received a lot of positive reviews. Its price usually does not exceed 100 rubles. In addition to stains from soap bubbles, it easily removes traces of caustic paints, grass, berries and many other influences.
According to the manufacturer's recommendation, on colored fabrics it is recommended to test the effect of the pencil in an inconspicuous area. Only if there are no visible changes can full processing begin.
For particularly difficult stains, the treatment must be repeated, increasing the action time to 20-30 minutes.
Another option is a combination of Udalix with BOS. You will need a large saucepan:
Old or especially large stains can then be additionally washed with laundry soap. After washing, rinse the item thoroughly and dry as usual.
We remove stains from different types of fabrics
Jeans
If your child stains his denim, don’t despair! We will tell you how to remove soap bubbles from clothes made of this type of fabric.
- Soak the product in a bowl of water, after pouring a tablespoon of ammonia into it. Leave the item to soak, then wash it in the washing machine.
- How can you remove stains from soap bubbles on clothes other than dishwashing detergent? Rinse the jeans thoroughly under running water and rub the stains with detergent. Removing the stain will take 30 minutes, then simply wash the product.
Cotton
When working with this type of fabric, it is not recommended to overdo it with all kinds of acids.
The following methods will help remove streaks from soap bubbles:
- Wet the problem area with heated acetone, rub it into the fabric and leave for 20 minutes. Wash your trousers afterwards.
- Citric acid is an equally effective remedy. Place a few drops of lemon juice on a damp cloth and rub it, then soak the clothes in water and then wash them in the washing machine.
Folk remedies
Laundry soap with 72% mark. Its composition, unlike toilet options, contains a large amount of alkali. That is why laundry soap effectively washes away fats and is quite effective against oily glycerin.
Instructions:
- Lather the stains thoroughly and repeat the procedure every 2 hours during the day.
- Place the item in the washing machine for 1 hour at 40-60 °C. This is usually enough to get rid of even tough stains.
- Rinse thoroughly (double rinse in the wash program and 2-4 additional cycles).
Tip When washing by hand, you need to change the rinse water about 7 times.
other methods
Bile soap
This soap is an excellent stain remover. You can buy it, if not in every industry. A store, but in any hardware store - for sure. It's not expensive. It is necessary to wash the stains with this soap and scrub thoroughly. Doesn't always work the first time; This will require some diligence. For best results, rub the item with it, soak and leave overnight. In the morning, try again to scrub the print from the bubble with a brush and rinse.
Antipyatin
This product is often remembered when it comes to cleaning difficult stains. It is even sold at fixedprice, so there will be no problem purchasing it. The sequence of actions with this soap is similar to that given above. You need to do the procedure several times, and then wash the item by hand or by machine.
Chlorhexedine
According to the reviews of many mothers of mischievous fidgets, this is a real “lifesaver” in the fight against stains from soap bubbles on clothes. It is necessary to pour the solution onto the gray stains and leave to soak. Then wash the contaminated areas with laundry soap (or any other stain remover) - and you’re done! Rinse your clothes thoroughly.
You can also use hydrogen peroxide to remove stains. Both products are inexpensive (so purchasing them will not damage your budget), can be purchased at any pharmacy, and act equally effectively: after some time after soaking, you will notice how the stains from the bubbles begin to lighten. Just wait a little longer and they will come off completely.
Vegetable oil
We agree, it sounds doubtful, because oil itself very successfully stains clothes, but not in this case. This is where chemistry itself comes to the rescue. Oil molecules interact with glycerin molecules, breaking it down, after which the clothing is freed from the stain.
You will need: dilute 3 tablespoons of vegetable (sunflower) oil, half a glass of washing powder and a quarter glass of bleach, dilute all the ingredients in five liters of boiling water and soak your item damaged by the solution of soap bubbles in it. Leave to soak until the water cools completely, and then hand wash the fabric. For greater effect, after soaking, you can throw the item in the washing machine for 30 minutes.
Bleach "Ac"
Let me make a reservation right away that this method is very extreme and is only suitable for delicate, plain white items.
If your T-shirt or undershirt is damaged by soap bubbles, you can resort to soaking it in bleach for two days. The main thing is not to overdo it with the concentration of the product and not to destroy the material.
You need to dilute half a glass of bleach in a basin of warm water, soak the item there and forget about it for a couple of days. After the expiration date, check the material for any remaining stains - if there are any, rub them with laundry soap - now they should wash off without any problems.
Special bleaches
The choice of products in stores is huge, but experiments with them lead to material costs and can ruin clothes.
The following substances are divided according to their action and composition:
- Chlorine-containing White, Domestos and Ace are inexpensive, effective even for dried stains, but are only suitable for white and cotton fabrics. On delicate, plain items, apply them pointwise to remove small stains or soak the clothes by adding a little to water.
- Oxygen Vanish, Lion, Ecover are gentle on the material and are available in the form of a solution, powder, or foam. They are convenient if you need to remove stains from furniture, but they are quite expensive and lose their properties during long-term storage.
- stain remover soap does not always work the first time, but in many cases it helps. Rub problem areas thoroughly with soap and leave to soak overnight. If necessary, repeat the procedure several times.
When choosing store-bought products, pay attention to their composition and method of use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damaging your items.
Store-bought stain removers are convenient to use, they are quite effective, but they are not always at hand when you urgently need to treat soiled clothes.
What to do if the stain is on a white T-shirt with a colored pattern?
You should try to apply whiteness pointwise to problem areas. Whiteness is a very effective remedy, but you need to be very careful when handling it, because it not only removes various stains well, but also “successfully” destroys the color. The item may fade completely or become covered with yellowish spots. Therefore, whiteness is applicable only to completely white or partially white things.
Stains from soapy water do not always appear only from careless handling of a bottle of bubbles. They may be in the shape of a circle or ring with smudges around the edges, or with splashes in the form of the sun, but this does not make it any easier to get rid of them. Therefore, to prevent clothes from fading after using white, apply the product to the fabric where there are traces of soap bubbles using a cotton swab, toothbrush, or cotton pad. Let the whiteness work, then first wipe off the problem areas with a wet cloth, and then wash the entire thing.
It should be remembered that any item damaged by a solution of soap bubbles must be washed separately, so as not to spoil the others that are in the washing machine with it.
By the way, soap bubbles do not always leave stains on clothes. Some manufacturers make a solution without using glycerin. As a rule, the bottles of these bubbles say that they do not leave traces. If you are seriously concerned about this problem, take a closer look at the label before purchasing in a store.
If one of the methods helped you or you have even cooler methods in your stash, please share them in the comments!
How to wash denim and cotton
When stains appear on denim and cotton clothes, there are special ways to get rid of them.
Dish gels remove stains from bubbles. Rinse denim clothes in running water, thoroughly rub the stained area with detergent, and leave for ½ hour. Then wash the items in a machine with the necessary powder.
If stains remain on cotton items, proven methods will help get rid of them:
The stain removal capabilities are simple and help clean white, black and multi-colored clothing.
What should I do?
If you have washed, dried and beautifully ironed clothes with stains, then we can assume that the train has already left. No methods will help anymore. But, there is one interesting option that will allow you to preserve the item - paint it with special paint or sew on a fashionable patch.
Naturally, it is better to try to avoid any contact with such inventions, especially from Chinese manufacturers. This can be done in the following way: simply do not come into contact with children. Take away their soap bubbles, find a new profession, go into the forests... But these are not our methods.
Make the solution yourself. As mentioned above, the most harmful are Chinese jars with bubbles, because these manufacturers do not skimp on glycerin, which in itself does not cause stains, but when in contact with gelatin (which is found in almost all detergents), it forms “beautiful » pollution. So, to ensure your child can continue to enjoy bubbles, make them yourself. For this you will need baby soap and water. Cut a piece of soap and fill it with water (warm or cold, it doesn’t matter) and wait until it dissolves. This will happen pretty quickly. By the way, you can use shampoo instead of soap. Pour the solution into a jar and let the child play. Now he is afraid of stains on his clothes.
Household chemicals
The first step is to resort to the simplest method - wash things in an automatic machine. Which product to add depends on the origin of the stains and the degree of contamination. You should not trust everything that is written on the packaging; the powder is called only for lip service. Unfortunately, there is no composition that will help remove absolutely any dirt. Therefore, you will have to stock up on different active agents - both dry and liquid.
Washing powders are designed for various degrees and types of dirt. One should be used if a fresh wine stain cannot be removed, the other for old stains from grease. Without extensive knowledge of chemistry, it is unlikely that you will be able to figure out the composition on your own, but you can always study information about the main ingredients.
Biopowders are very effective, but their cost is quite high. When using this product, it is worth remembering that enzymes do not work in hot water. They will simply stop performing their task.
Advice from the hostess
As mentioned above, you need to look for the right removal products. One beautiful lady finally managed to find them and use them correctly. So, you will need oxygen-based bleach and stain remover Udalix and BOS. Place dirty items in a container with water and add these detergents (in equal proportions). Then we put it on gas and wait until it boils. The foam will be very thick. You can cover it with a lid. Then we leave it until it cools down and take out clean clothes without stains or streaks.
What to do with damaged clothes?
Traces that appear after washing and drying are almost impossible to wipe off. If you don’t want to throw away the thing, well, you’ll have to choose one of the ways to extend its life:
- Repaint it a different color.
- Incorporate the resulting stains into some new pattern on clothing or hide the stain with appliqué.
Important! In this case, it should be repainted in a darker color than the original.
How to wash in a washing machine
Automatic machines create ideal conditions for washing white fabrics. When choosing a mode, take into account the composition of the fabric and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Mode selection
Most modern fabrics have a mixed composition. When choosing a mode, they focus on that part of the components that require the most careful handling.
If the composition of the fabric is known, select the appropriate indicator on the machine. It is better to wash materials that contain even a small part of synthetic components in the “Synthetic” mode.
