Fabric care guide: how to wash cotton and remove stains

 Fabric care guide: how to wash cotton and remove stains

Cotton is everywhere: in your sheets, towels, shirts, and probably a sizeable section of your underwear drawer. Durable, breathable and comfortable, cotton is a fabric made for all occasions. So many times, in fact, that knowing how to properly wash cotton (and deal with strange stains) is practically essential. So, what are the care of cotton?

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How to wash cotton clothes: the basics

The brilliant thing about cotton is that it is generally machine washable. If you're worried about shrinking, keep the heat relatively low (30 degrees or so) and use a quality liquid soap that will remove stains effectively even at low temperatures, such as Ala Matic Liquid . Air dry or tumble dry on low!

You can wash 100% cotton garments by hand if you're really worried about shrinking, but it shouldn't be necessary. Cotton is quite durable, and if you keep it at a moderate temperature, it shouldn't shrink or become damaged.

Cotton sheets and towels can also be washed at 30 to 40 degrees, but it's a good idea to wash them at 60 to help kill germs and bacteria, especially if someone at home has been sick.

How to care for cotton and remove stains

Because cotton is such a popular fabric, you will likely have to deal with stains at some point, do you know how to remove stains on white cotton or red wine clothes? Here you will discover how to treat the most common stains.

How to remove grease stains from cotton

• Pre-treat the stain . Dish soap or a special stain product like Ala Stain Remover works well on grease. Gently rub the product over the stained area and let it sit for a few minutes, or just add a dose of your soap to your washing machine.
• Washing . Use the highest temperature recommended on the garment care label. The stain should come off easily, but if there is still a mark, repeat the process.

How to remove red wine stains on cotton clothing

• Keep the stain moist . Act as quickly as possible: rinse the stain with cold water or wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.
• Treat the stain . I added a special stain product like Ala Stain Remover .
• Wash at 30 degrees . A higher temperature could mark the stain even more.
• Check the stain, soak, and repeat the process as needed . If the stain is still there, try soaking the garment for a few hours or overnight in a solution of Ala Stain Remover, and Ala Matic soap for best results, in cold water before putting it back in the washing machine.