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Baby formula stains on cotton.
06 12 2009 by kathie haney.
While breast milk stains are easier to remove than formula stains follow the same steps especially for set.
I have had great luck even with 2 year old reappearing stains by doing a soak prewash in oxyclean then a regular warm water wash then letting the clothes hang or sit in the sun to dry.
Steps for removing milk stains.
If left to set they will be permanent.
But using baking soda works.
Removing baby formula.
Just follow the soaking instructions on the can.
The key to successful stain removal is to use cool water a heavy duty detergent that contains the protease and lipase enzymes that break down the protein and fat and prompt treatment.
If not flush with cool water and allow to dry thoroughly.
Most stains come out after the first soaking and then the more stubborn ones can be soaked again.
Clean formula stains from carpets and upholstery by sponging the area with a mixture of 1 tablespoon dishwashing detergent and 2 cups cool water 2.
Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
I soaked the clothes the first time for about 6 hours following your directions bit maybe using more water so the solution was more diluted.
Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
This is another excellent baby formula stain removal tip which sides more on the traditional side.
Launder immediately if possible.
Blot well with paper towels to soak up the liquid and then repeat as necessary.
Removing baby formula stains.
They make a baby formulation of oxyclean that has more protein targeting or something that really does work better on baby stains than the regular stuff so.
I ve had great luck using oxyclean on baby formula stains that were 5 years old and had been in the attic.
Treat baby formula stains promptly.
Blot up or scrape excess material and rinse stain in cool water.
If stain has dried repeated laundering may be necessary.
To avoid this yellowing effect as soon as your baby spits up wipe off the formula.
If the stains are still there repeat these steps.
As all new parents know baby formula can be a tough stain to remove but with dreft washing stains out of clothes doesn t need to be a laundry headache.
Treat milk stains as soon as possible for the best results you will need to put the stained fabric into cold water for five to 10 minutes.
Remove baby food and formula stains from.
One of the problems with formula stains is that it leaves a yellow smear.
Sponge the stain with the ammonia solution.
Just like milk from other mammals breast milk leaves a protein and fatty stain.
I had some baby clothes stored from my oldest for two years and just took them out for baby 2 and sure enough there s those yellow breast milk spit up stains on white onesies.
Do not use warm or hot water since it can darken the stained area.
Soak the fabric in cold water.
