31 Mar How Do You Get Rid of Iron Marks on Clothes? (Part 1)

Shiny marks on clothes occur due to the use of hot or improper ironing. There are solutions to remove these stains. Unintentional shine or burn marks on clothes is a simple mistake that happens, but prevention is always better than cure. If these stains are superficial, they can be repaired and compensated. However, if the fabric texture has shrunk or melted due to ironing, it can’t be repaired. There are many ways to eliminate iron marks on clothes with natural fibres such as wool and cotton, which you will learn in this part. You can try one of several methods when needed. These techniques soften the fibres and help them return to their natural state. So stay tuned.

Avoid shiny marks on clothes

To prevent shiny marks on dark clothes when ironing, put a light cloth on them and then iron. You can also use this method to iron delicate fabrics.

Removing iron marks with different materials

With some hydrogen peroxide, the shiny or iron mark can be removed. In fabrics with natural fibres that have been shone, the use of steam or vinegar in the desired location can help restore the fabric fibres to their natural state and smooth them. Here are some techniques that can help improve the problem if it doesn’t completely solve it. You must first identify the type of fabric of your clothing. Fabrics made from natural fibres, such as cotton, are more likely to remove their ironing and shiny marks than synthetic fibres, such as polyester. If the synthetic fibres are melted due to high heat exposure, the stain is less likely can be removed.

Soaking in water

This method is effective for removing the shiny marks on the fabric. Whenever you notice such symptoms, soak the clothes in cold water for 24 hours and then rinse them and let them dry. This method softens the fibres of the fabric and can restore them to their natural state.

Vinegar

You can follow one of these methods to wash iron marks from clothes with vinegar.

• If you see the clothes shrink or shine, you can wash them with a small amount of vinegar and detergent. The amount of vinegar should be half the amount of detergent.
• You can soak a sponge in white vinegar and leave it on clothes for 15 to 30 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water. Don’t use other types of vinegar because it will cause stains on your clothes. Repeat this method several times and alternately to eliminate the stain.
• Never use vinegar to remove ironing marks from silk cloth.

Hydrogen peroxide

You can follow one of these methods to wash iron marks from clothes with hydrogen peroxide.

• Dip a cloth into the hydrogen peroxide solution and place it on the stain, then place a clean cloth on the hydrogen peroxide cloth and iron the dry cloth over high heat. It will lighten or remove the stain. Repeat this method until the shining stain is completely gone. It’s better to do hydrogen peroxide on white fabrics. Because this substance has a mild whitening effect. For black or coloured clothing, first, test a small amount of it on the inner seam to make sure it doesn’t change colour. Finally, after finishing the work, wash and dry the clothes normally.
• To clean the iron stains from the cotton cloth, you can quickly rub hydrogen peroxide on the stain for 1 minute. Next, wash the clothes thoroughly so that no trace of oxygenated water remains on the clothes. Because if it isn’t washed thoroughly, the fibres of the garment will gradually rot.

Detergent liquid and powder

Before doing anything, rinse the clothes with hot water and prepare them for removing the stain. Pour the washing liquid on the stain of the clothes and spread the liquid on the stain. Leave the liquid on the clothes for half an hour to an hour. If the stain isn’t very deep, the detergent will penetrate the fabric of the garment and remove the stain very quickly. If the detergent liquid isn’t available, you can use powder.

 Lemon juice

Using lemon juice is another way to clean clothes. This method isn’t as effective as the methods we mentioned before, but you can try it. Pour lemon juice on the iron mark of ​​the clothes. Then put the clothes in a sink of hot water for 15 to 30 minutes to remove the stain. If your clothes are woollen and silk, it’s better not to use this method.