Mustard is one of the best condiments that you can put on your snacks; however, a slight accidental drop can cause a pretty nasty stain on your clothes. If you are looking for some easy ways on how to remove mustard stains from clothes, you have come to the right place! Here are some of the best tips that will help you immediately!
How to remove mustard stains from clothes using vinegar and soap
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If you treat the mustard stain quickly enough, using vinegar and soap can be a great solution to removing any stains from your clothes. Be sure to work fast so that they stain does not have much time to soak into your clothes. Here is how you can do it:
- Lay down your mustard stained clothes on a flat surface and place a few layers of paper towels or just a cloth rag underneath the stain. This step will ensure that the mustard stain does not bleed out from the other side of the cloth.
- Using a blunt butter knife or a credit card, scrape up any excess mustard which might be sitting on your clothes.
- Take a small bowl and add a quarter teaspoon of regular dishwashing soap and white vinegar in it. Add a quarter cup of warm water to this and mix it well.
- Using either a spoon or a sponge, apply this mixture to the mustard stain on your clothes.
- Allow it to sit undisturbed for about 15 minutes.
- Rinse the mustard-stained area under hot water and give your clothes for laundering. The mustard stain will have come off completely.
How to remove mustard stains from clothes using rubbing alcohol
Using rubbing alcohol to remove mustard stains from your clothes is quite an effective method; however, you must be careful while using it. The rubbing alcohol might make the stains temporarily look darker; however, this is not a cause for worry, as the stains will come off quickly once you rinse it out. Here is how you can do it:
- Place an absorbent material such as paper towels, tissue paper or a soft cloth under the mustard-stained area of your clothes, such that the stain does not leak from the underside.
- In a small cup, mix 1 part rubbing alcohol with three parts of any liquid dishwashing soap. Do not add any water to this solution.
- Mix it well.
- Apply this solution to the mustard-stained area of your clothes. Let it soak for about 10 minutes, however, keep a close eye on it as you do not want the solution to dry up.
- Rinse the area under hot water thoroughly and give the clothes for laundering.
How to remove mustard stains from clothes using bleach
If the mustard stains on your clothes seem a little more stubborn, you will need to work on it using bleach. This method is a slightly lengthier, but it works wonders to remove the mustard stains. Here is how you can do it:
- Using a paper towel or an absorbent cloth to blot out the stains immediately from the clothes.
- If you see any dried up mustard stains, use a butter knife to scrape them off your clothes gently. Do not use this method on wet mustard stains as it will cause it to spread further.
- Turn the clothes inside out and rinse it under cold water to push out any mustard from the fabric.
- Apply some regular laundry detergent on to the mustard-stained area of your clothes. Avoid using anything which contains ammonia in it, as it will react with the mustard and cause the yellow stain to become even more stubborn.
- Place your clothes into the washing machine and add a small cup of chlorine bleach to the water along with detergent. You should first test if the bleach can cause any damage on a small portion of the fabric, and then use it in the washing machine.
- After the rinse cycle is complete, analyze the clothes for any stains. If the stains have been removed successfully, dry the clothes, otherwise, repeat the process to remove any remaining stains.
How to remove mustard stains from clothes using glycerin
Glycerin is not the first solution that comes in mind when you think about removing stubborn mustard stains from your clothes. But the power of glycerin as a stain remover may surprise you. Here is how you can remove mustard stains with glycerin:
- Place your mustard stained clothes flat and apply some glycerin on to the stained area directly.
- Allow it to soak for about 15 minutes.
- Turn the clothes inside out and rinse the stained spot under cold water.
- Apply some more glycerin to the mustard-stained area and then give your clothes for regular laundering.
How to remove mustard stains from clothes using hydrogen peroxide
You can use this method to remove mustard stains from nonwashable fabrics such as wool, silk, rayon, etc. The technique is handy for stubborn stains which cannot otherwise be removed using other methods. Here is how you can do it:
- Lay the mustard-stained cloth flat on a surface.
- Use a butter knife to scrape off any excess mustard from the surface of the clothes.
- Take a soft toothbrush and use light strokes in a lifting motion to remove the mustard stain as much as possible. Be sure not to scrape it across the surface of the clothes as it will stain them even further.
- Apply a little bit of dry cleaning solvent to the stained area.
- Use a dampened sponge to lift off the stain as far as possible. You can even apply a few drops of vinegar to the area using an eyedropper.
- Flush out the stain from inside out using cold water.
- Moisten the area using 3% hydrogen peroxide only.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes (less than 15 minutes).
- Flush out the mustard-stained area under cold water. Turn your clothes inside out and rinse the stained area under cold water to force out any remnants of the mustard from the fabric.
- Blot out any excess using a paper towel or a clean cloth, and allow it to dry.
