07 Jul Removing Honey and Syrup Stains from Clothes and Carpets

Honey, fruit syrups or even maple syrup are delicious additions to all food and drinks. You can use these ingredients to prepare foods such as pancakes, waffles, fruit syrups, and tea. Most syrup stains are easily removed from clothing unless artificial colours are added. This article will teach you how to extract honey and syrup stains from clothes and carpets with some easy tips.

Removing fresh honey and syrup stains from clothes

Various syrups are usually prepared from natural sugar, resulting in tannin-based stains. A new tannin stain can generally be removed using laundry detergent and the hottest water possible for the fabric. To ensure the right temperature for washing your clothes, refer to the care and washing information label.

first step

If you spill some honey or syrup on your clothes, use a keen knife or plastic object with a sharp edge to remove as much of the honey or syrup solids from the fabric as possible. Never wipe on these materials; Because it will only cause the honey and syrup stain particles to penetrate deeper into the clothing fibres.

Second step

Dip a white cloth or paper towel in water and gently tap the stained area until the stain is completely removed from the fabric. Natural soaps are the best materials to remove oil stains from clothes, but never use soap bar or powder soap to clean syrup or honey stains from clothes. Because they create tannin-based colours, and it’s more difficult to remove.

Removing old honey and syrup stains from clothes

To remove old honey and syrup stains from clothing, or if synthetic dyes have been added to the product, other steps may be required in addition to regular washing. You can use chlorine bleach to remove syrup and honey residue from white and cotton clothes. For synthetic fibres or coloured clothes, you can use a mixture containing oxygen bleach and lukewarm water. Mix bleach and water according to the instructions on the product packaging and according to the recommended proportions. Prepare an amount of this mixture that can completely immerse the clothes, and the mixture will reach all parts of the clothes. Allow the stained clothing to remain in this mixture for at least four hours or overnight until morning. Then wash it as usual.

Removing honey and syrup stains from ‘dry-clean only’ clothes

When drops of honey and syrup fall on your ‘dry-clean only’ clothes, remove as many fresh drops as possible from the fabric using a keen knife or spoon before proceeding with anything else. Dip a cloth in water and tap it gently on the stained area of ​​the clothes to remove the stickiness. Then remove the remaining moisture on the fabric with gentle strokes of a towel. Now it’s time to go to a reputable dry cleaner as soon as possible. Show the exact location of the stain to the laundry staff. Due to their sticky and liquid nature, honey and syrup may have caused stains in different parts of the clothes. Therefore, be very careful and identify all the stains on the clothes. To use a home dry cleaning tool, remove stains using the stain remover included in the package before putting the clothes in the dryer.

Removing the stain from the carpet

At a party, some honey may spill on the carpet due to a lack of attention or the playfulness of children. Because of its high viscosity, honey quickly penetrates the carpet, and its adhesive property causes the fibres and threads of the carpet to stick. The sticking of carpet fibres to each other causes damage to the rug. So over time, it causes its colour to fade. It’s difficult to remove the honey stain if it stays on the carpet for a long time. When pouring honey, you should remove the stain as soon as possible before it penetrates deep into the carpet and the honey dries on it. There are solutions in this field; by doing it properly, the honey stain can be removed from the rug and prevent severe damage.

Dishwashing Liquid

Items needed

• Keen spoon or knife
• Handkerchiefs
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Hot water
• Sponge or small brush for carpet
• Dry and clean towel
• Baking soda or ammonia if needed

Instructions

Remove the honey from the carpet with a spoon or a keen knife at this stage. Then put a cloth on the honey and remove it. Be careful not to rub the fabric on the rug because the honey goes deep into it and gets absorbed by it, making it difficult to clean. First, pour the mixture of dishwashing liquid or carpet shampoo into the water, put on a clean towel, and touch the stain. It’s essential to follow the above tips. Take a dry white cloth and tap it on the stain to remove the effect of the shampoo. Expose the carpet to the open air to dry completely, so it doesn’t get mouldy.

tip:

• Don’t rub a napkin on the honey stain; it causes high adhesion and deeper penetration of the carpet.
• After removing the honey stain, it’s better to press it with a clean and wet sponge; so that the remaining honey is removed from the carpet and doesn’t remain in its depth.
• Use white cloth towels or napkins; So that the colour of the towel or napkin doesn’t transfer to the carpet.
• Use lint-free towels or wipes because their bristles stick to the stain and make it harder to remove. If the stain remains, use a cleaner suitable for your carpet. Note that alcohol-based cleaners may remove the colour of the rug.
• If using cleaners, mix a small amount of water and then apply it to the carpet.
• Before using any cleaner, test it on the part of the carpet to ensure it doesn’t change its colour.

Ammonia

Ammonia is a combination of nitrogen and hydrogen and is also cleaner. Due to its pungent smell, you should use gloves and eye protection. Add some ammonia to a bucket of water (about 15 ml of ammonia and 237 ml of water). Stir the solution until a complete mixture is obtained. Now dip a sponge with the solution. Remember not to spray the ammonia solution on the carpet to avoid further staining. Gently press the sponge onto the carpet to completely cover the honey.

After the honey is covered with the solution, use a cloth to soak the solution. Take another sponge and soak it in water to clean the ammonia residue on the carpet. Repeat the entire process until there’s no honey left on the mat. Finally, get a clean cloth to absorb any remaining water or ammonia. Be sure to dry the carpet to prevent dirt absorption or mould growth. Steam clean your carpet and see how clean and shiny it will be.

Removing syrup and honey stains from the sofa

You can use the same cleaning compounds and techniques recommended for the carpet to clean the honey and syrup stains from the slipcovers and sofas. But be very careful not to wet the cloth too much. Remaining too much moisture in the fabric and foam of the couch will cause fungus, mould and decay of the material. If your slipcover fabric is made of silk, remove the solid stains and consult a dry cleaner.

Cold water

Washing honey with cold water is recommended for all kinds of clothes. But washing furniture is a little more complex than clothes. You should wash it with less water so it dries faster and doesn’t cause the furniture to rot. First, remove the honey stain from the furniture or dining chairs with a knife or spoon. Be careful not to damage your furniture. Then, mix a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with two cups of cold water, use a suitable sponge or a small soft carpet cleaning brush on the honey stain, and wash the stain. If the stain isn’t completely removed, repeat washing the sofa until the stain disappears. Then, with a clean and dry cotton towel, remove excess water and moisture from the furniture and let it dry. To speed up the drying process, sprinkle some baking soda on the wet parts, so it dries faster. Baking soda absorbs moisture.

To wrap up

Stains on clothes, furniture and carpets make them look old and worn. Staining clothes, especially new clothes, is a sad thing. These stains that are created on the clothes spoil the appearance of the clothes and destroy their efficiency. But there are straightforward solutions to remove some of these stains, and you can use your clothes again. To remove the stains from the cloth, you must identify first their origin and then their solvent. If you don’t have the opportunity or patience to wash your clothes, you can count on the specialized NeatEx team. With the most advanced tools and the latest knowledge, we will deliver your clothes of the best quality as soon as possible. Don’t damage your valuable clothes with improper washing. NeatEx washes your clothes in the best way and ensures you have clean and tidy clothes.