Dry cleaner reveals secret tricks to remove the top five most searched stains on the internet!
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Are you one of those who have searched frantically online for a solution to pesky household stains?
Have you been left disappointed when you’ve tried numerous methods without success?
Well, you’re not alone!
Don't despair—because dry cleaner Zachary Pozniak knows a thing or two about stain removal and has revealed his secret tricks on tackling even the most Googled stains!
His tips require no fancy (or expensive) tools or cleaning products, so you can just visit your local supermarket to get the things you need at a budget-friendly price.
Let's dive in and get this stain clean!
#1: Blood stains
The first thing you need to do with a blood stain, according to Zachary, is blot the area with a damp cloth.
Then he recommends using Hydrogen Peroxide Powerful Bleach Liquid, which you can buy for just $4.30 from Coles or Woolies.
'Blood will always “foam” when treated with hydrogen peroxide,' he says.
If that doesn't work and you're still left with the stain, try treating it with a stain remover with Protease, an enzyme that breaks down protein stains.
#2: Ink stains
Zachary recommends using rubbing alcohol to tackle these. However, this only works on pen stains, and not permanent markers such as Sharpies.
For Sharpie and permanent marker stains, you can watch his tips in the video below:
#3: Wine and coffee stains
While they might seem like two completely different stains, these two can actually be treated with the same product: vinegar!
‘They're both tannin or oxidisable stains that only require a mild acid,’ Zach said.
‘Treat it with a little vinegar and let it sit for 15 minutes and wash.’
‘They're actually pretty easy stains if you get to them sooner rather than later.’
#4: Oil stains
With oil stains, you need to employ a 'surfactant' like dish soap or laundry detergent. Simply rub a little bit of the surfactant in and then wash as normal.
‘Surfactants allow oil to become soluble in water, so just rub a little bit in and then wash,’ he explained.
#5: Red wine stains on carpets
We all know how difficult it is to tackle stains on carpets, and red wine can be particularly tricky.
Zachary recommends getting to these types of stains sooner rather than later, as this makes removal much easier. He suggests mixing three parts of water and one part of white vinegar, pouring it over the stain and then covering it with a towel. Next, steam iron until you can see the stain transferring to the towel.
Repeat this process with new towels until satisfied.
For stubborn wine stains, treat it with hydrogen peroxide and let it air dry.
You can watch his video on removing wine stains below:
You can also read this article on how to achieve the best stain removal results, which also came from Zachary himself!
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Have you been left disappointed when you’ve tried numerous methods without success?
Well, you’re not alone!
Don't despair—because dry cleaner Zachary Pozniak knows a thing or two about stain removal and has revealed his secret tricks on tackling even the most Googled stains!
Zachary Pozniak, a professional dry cleaner, shares tips on removing the most commonly searched stains. Image source: Freepik.
His tips require no fancy (or expensive) tools or cleaning products, so you can just visit your local supermarket to get the things you need at a budget-friendly price.
Let's dive in and get this stain clean!
#1: Blood stains
The first thing you need to do with a blood stain, according to Zachary, is blot the area with a damp cloth.
Then he recommends using Hydrogen Peroxide Powerful Bleach Liquid, which you can buy for just $4.30 from Coles or Woolies.
'Blood will always “foam” when treated with hydrogen peroxide,' he says.
If that doesn't work and you're still left with the stain, try treating it with a stain remover with Protease, an enzyme that breaks down protein stains.
#2: Ink stains
Zachary recommends using rubbing alcohol to tackle these. However, this only works on pen stains, and not permanent markers such as Sharpies.
For Sharpie and permanent marker stains, you can watch his tips in the video below:
#3: Wine and coffee stains
While they might seem like two completely different stains, these two can actually be treated with the same product: vinegar!
‘They're both tannin or oxidisable stains that only require a mild acid,’ Zach said.
‘Treat it with a little vinegar and let it sit for 15 minutes and wash.’
‘They're actually pretty easy stains if you get to them sooner rather than later.’
#4: Oil stains
With oil stains, you need to employ a 'surfactant' like dish soap or laundry detergent. Simply rub a little bit of the surfactant in and then wash as normal.
‘Surfactants allow oil to become soluble in water, so just rub a little bit in and then wash,’ he explained.
#5: Red wine stains on carpets
We all know how difficult it is to tackle stains on carpets, and red wine can be particularly tricky.
Zachary recommends getting to these types of stains sooner rather than later, as this makes removal much easier. He suggests mixing three parts of water and one part of white vinegar, pouring it over the stain and then covering it with a towel. Next, steam iron until you can see the stain transferring to the towel.
Repeat this process with new towels until satisfied.
For stubborn wine stains, treat it with hydrogen peroxide and let it air dry.
You can watch his video on removing wine stains below:
You can also read this article on how to achieve the best stain removal results, which also came from Zachary himself!
