Soy sauce is an integral component of Asian cuisine. However, the seasoning has a peculiarity - when it gets on the fabric, it leaves dark spots and streaks. To remove them, special tools are required. But how to wash off soy sauce in their absence? In this case, you can use alternative methods. They consist in the use of improvised means, compositions and products. The effectiveness of such methods is no less high than when using specialized stain removers.
Does soy sauce wash off?
Greasy brown stains are a result of the interaction between soy sauce and fabric. Such stains look as if they cannot be removed. However, to the question of whether soy sauce washes off, the answer is yes. Stains and stains can be removed without leaving a trace.
It is best to start treating contaminated fabric as soon as the seasoning gets on it. Otherwise, the sauce will penetrate deeply into the fibers, the stain will dry out, and it will be much more difficult to remove.If there is no possibility of washing, it is worth taking a number of emergency measures. This will slow down the process of dyeing the fabric fibers. Subsequently, it will be easier to wash off the stain.
First steps when sauce gets on the fabric
The first thing to do when sauce gets on the fabric surface is to absorb it. The stain should be blotted with a napkin so that most of the seasoning is absorbed into the paper. Do not rub - with physical impact, the area of \u200b\u200bcontamination will increase. It is necessary to blot with pressure, but carefully. After each contact with the product, it is better to replace the napkin with a new one. Here, everything depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe stain and the amount of sauce that got on the fabric.
Also suitable for primary treatment:
- Water. If you wet the stain, you can prevent it from drying. Cold tap water, bottled water, settled water will do.
- Bread. You can use it as an alternative to a napkin, carefully blotting the stain with bread crumb. Repeat several times if necessary. Bread will absorb excess moisture due to its absorbent properties.
- Table salt. Its crystals can remove excess moisture and draw fats from the sauce out of the fabric. To achieve the effect, the stained area should be sprinkled very thoroughly.
Table salt can be replaced with potato or corn starch. The products will draw excess moisture out of the fabric and reduce the size of the stain.
Where to start
After emergency measures, you can proceed to deep cleaning. First, you need to soak the item in cold water. Add washing powder. This option is suitable for fresh stains. For ingrained dirt, the procedure is similar. But in this case, soaking will be required in warm water.Further cleaning depends on the type and color of the fabric, as well as the freshness of the stain.
An important point: you cannot remove soy sauce stains. Such actions will increase the contact of the fabric with the product. As a result, the sauce will penetrate even deeper into the fibers. The area of brown stains will increase. It will be much more difficult to wash them.
How to remove a fresh stain
In this case, you will need to soak the item in cold water, adding soap or powder to it. Then leave for 2-4 hours. If the sauce gets on your clothes in the evening, the easiest way is to soak them overnight. Then the product can be washed in the machine, choosing the appropriate mode and temperature.
If this method does not bring results, you should resort to other methods of removing contaminants. Some products will be more effective for light-colored items. Others are for people of color. There are also universal methods for removing product from fabric.
White fabrics
Removing stains from light-colored fabrics is quite simple. The impact of concentrated substances has virtually no effect on the quality, color range and appearance of white products.
Bleach
Any bleach will work to remove stains. It is recommended to carry out processing after studying the instructions and using rubber gloves.
How to proceed:
- pour bleach onto the stain and rub lightly;
- wait a few minutes;
- wash clothes in a machine or by hand.
Before processing, you should make sure that the bleach will not spoil the item. To do this, you will need to apply a little product to the underside of the garment. Wait 5 minutes. If the fabric does not visually change, bleach can be used for further work.
Vanish
Specialized stain remover. Available in bulk and liquid form.Copes with difficult to remove stains.
The product is diluted according to the instructions. Then apply to the contaminated area. Rub the fabric lightly and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then the product is machine washed.
Ammonia
The solution is used in its pure form. To do this, apply the product to a cotton pad and moisten the contaminated area. The effect may appear only after 2-3 treatments. You can speed up the process by mixing ammonia and additional substances.
Solution recipe:
- ammonia – 10 ml;
- gasoline – 5 ml;
- ethyl alcohol – 100 ml.
The resulting composition must be carefully applied to the stain. After washing the product in the machine.
Each procedure for working with ammonia requires the use of a mask to protect the respiratory tract.
Oxalic acid
Oxalic acid is effective in combating stains of any origin. Used as a solution.
To treat soy sauce stains, dilute a tablespoon of the product in a glass of water. The solution must be used to treat the contaminated area. Then leave for 20-30 minutes. Then wash the product by hand or in a machine.
Petrol
To remove stains, only purified gasoline can be used. And only in diluted form.
You can remove a stain using this product as follows:
- dilute gasoline in warm water (about 40° C) - proportion 1:3;
- soak a cotton pad in the solution and treat the soy stain;
- leave the item for 15 minutes.
Then wash the product in the machine. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Colored clothes
To remove stains from colored items, gentle substances are used. Their impact should not affect the quality of the material and the brightness of the color.
Glycerol
The product removes stains by breaking down fats and absorbing decay products.Only the area of contamination should be moistened with the solution. After washing. To enhance the effect, glycerin can be used in combination with other agents. Namely - with ammonia. The proportions must be equal.
A mixture of ammonia and glycerin must be applied to the stain for 20-40 minutes. Then wash off. If there is a residual trace from the stain, the procedure should be repeated. After the stains have completely disappeared, the item can be washed in the standard way.
Vinegar
Acetic acid enhances the effect of washing powder. It is added to the soaking water in a ratio of 1:10. Clothes are kept in this solution for 60 minutes. The items are then machine washable.
Universal means
There are a number of products suitable for removing stains from both white fabrics and colored items. The products are gentle. You can find them in any home.
Salt
Salt crystals perfectly absorb moisture. The product is suitable for removing stains from any fabric. Especially with dense ones. If you sprinkle salt on a fresh soy sauce stain, it will be very easy to remove later. The crystals should be left on the fabric for 2-3 hours. Then put the item in the washing machine.
Dishwashing gel
Dishwashing detergents contain fat-soluble substances necessary to remove soy sauce stains without leaving a trace. For white clothes it is better to use transparent gels.
To remove stains, clothes are soaked in water with detergent diluted in it. Leave for 1-2 hours. Then wash in cold water.
Raw potatoes
Potatoes absorb moisture due to the starch they contain. To remove soy stain, the vegetable must be cut in half. Press the cut part against the stain on the front side of the product.Apply the other half to the stain from the inside out. Leave for 10-20 minutes. Repeat if necessary. After treatment, machine wash.
How to remove a stain from jeans
Denim is a dense material. Here you will need the help of stain removers. Products must not contain chlorine. Otherwise, the fabric fibers will be damaged.
You need to do this:
- apply a stain remover to the dirt - it is permissible to exceed the norm indicated in the instructions by 1.5 times;
- rub the product into the fabric in a circular motion;
- leave the item for 40-60 minutes;
- soak the product in warm water for 1.5-2 hours.
After soaking, wash the jeans in a washing machine with powder.
How to remove a stain from a carpet
You can remove a soy stain from a carpet after treating it with salt. It is acceptable to replace it with starch. The sprinkled area should be left for 1.5-2 hours. Then clean the area on the coating from salt using water. Next, wash the stain with carpet cleaner.
It is not recommended to use detergent immediately. Carpet cleaner used without pre-treating it with salt will have the opposite effect. The soy sauce will work deeper into the fibers of the coating.
Removing old dirt
Old dried soy sauce stains can be removed using the above methods followed by washing. It is best to use bleaches, glycerin, and oxalic acid.
If all else fails, then you should try Antipyatin soap or 72% laundry soap. The usage algorithm is the same. Moisten the cloth with water, apply soap to the stain, and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then gently rub the stain. Rinse the product under running water.
Removing stains from a sofa
You can remove a soy stain from a sofa in the same way as from a carpet.There is also another method.
It is as follows:
- dilute a tablespoon of dishwashing gel in two glasses of cold water;
- apply the solution to the stain;
- Place a dry white cloth on top and blot the stain until the moisture is absorbed;
- repeat the procedure 3-4 times;
- wipe the area with a light damp towel.
Another option is to cover the area of the stain with a towel, sprinkle with water and vacuum through the cloth. The vacuum cleaner will dry the sofa, drawing out dirt.
General recommendations
Some basic tips for removing soy sauce stains:
- the stain should not dry out - treatment with one or another product must be started as quickly as possible;
- products with fresh stains should be soaked in cold water for 2-4 hours;
- stubborn, dried stains are better washed off after soaking in warm water;
- you should not wash or rub the contaminated area - physical impact helps the sauce penetrate deep into the fabric fibers;
- it is permissible to repeat the stain treatment procedure until the result is achieved;
- Before treating a product with a stain remover or other product, you should check its effect on the reverse side.
Before cleaning, please read the product care instructions. This information can usually be found on the label or inside tag.
You can remove soy sauce stains using either specialized products or those you have on hand. This could be salt, dishwashing gel, ammonia, and even regular potatoes. The choice of method depends on the composition of the fabric, its color, and the freshness of the stain. If possible, you need to act immediately, before the seasoning dries and becomes embedded in the fibers of the product.The sooner you start removing the stain, the easier it will be to wash it out later.
Before processing the product, it is important to study the information on the label. If the item is dry clean only, then it cannot be washed in a washing machine. In this case, dry cleaning will help.
