How Do You Remove Red Stains From Poly Cotton?
The key to removing red stains from poly cotton fabric is to do it as soon as possible. The longer a red dye stain from food, drink or other items has to dry into the fabric, the harder removal will be. Baking soda, vinegar and stain removal products all work to remove red dye stains. Some stain removal products can bleach, though, so first test on a small, hidden area of the poly cotton cloth, such as a seam or hem. Rinse the fabric with cold water. Pour baking soda, vinegar or a stain removal liquid over the stain. If you use baking soda, make sure the fabric is still damp from rinsing. The water will combine with the baking soda to make a paste. Gently work the cleaner into the stain with your fingers. The polyester in the fabric makes it stiffer, so you may have to work the substance for several minutes to get deep into the fibers. Wear gloves if you want to avoid getting the cleaner on your fingers. Let the poly cotton fabric sit for about 20 minutes, then rinse it out. Run the fa
