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This article was co-authored by Mallika Sharma. Mallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom.
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Removing an insect stain from fabric is possible. The different methods below will help you effectively remove the insect stain from your fabric.
Steps
Soak the fabric in a basin of cold water for about 30 minutes.
Rub the fabric against itself to loosen the insect stain.Advertisement
Treat the affected area with an enzyme based cleaner.[1]
Wash the fabric as you normally would.
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Scrape off the excess crusted matter using a brush.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent with enzymes, 1 tablespoon ammonia and 1 quart cold water in a basin. Do not use warm water.[2]
Soak the fabric for at least 30 minutes. For older insect stains you have to soak it longer.
Wash the fabric as you normally would. If the stain is still visible, repeat the soaking process.
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Scrape off the excess dried matter using a brush.
Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid dish washing detergent with 2 cups of cold water in a large bowl to make a detergent solution.[3]
Dip the toothbrush in the solution and gently brush the stained area.
Blot the area with a clean, wet cloth to rinse the solution. Repeat the applying, brushing and rinsing process, if needed.
Use a cloth damped with cold water to rinse the remaining solution. Rinse thoroughly.
Dry the area with a cloth towel. If stain is still visible, use 3% hydrogen peroxide on the fabric with caution. Pretest on a hidden spot on the material.
Moisten the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Blot the foamy substance with a clean dry cloth. Repeat the applying and blotting process until the insect stain is gone.
Use a cloth damped with cold water to rinse the remaining solution. Rinse thoroughly.
Use a dry towel to dry the area.
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Mallika SharmaMallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom.
Certified Suede Care TechnicianTo clean stains from leather, create a solution of lukewarm water and mild soap, such as baby soap. Dampen a soft cloth with this solution and gently rub it across the surface of the stain. Then, wipe it dry with a dry cloth and repeat the process if necessary. - QuestionHow do I remove yellow ladybug stains from cloth window shades?
Community AnswerUse some Dove soap and keep scrubbing it, making sure to also rub the cloth together. Afterwards, use some conditioner before scrubbing again. Scrub for about another two minutes, then use a damp cloth to wipe the soap marks.
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Warnings
- Do not use anything hot on insect stains. The heat will cook the protein in the stain and will cause it to set in.Thanks
- Never mix ammonia and chlorine bleach as it will result to hazardous fumes.Thanks
- Do not inhale ammonia, it is hazardous.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Enzyme base cleaner
- Brush
- Liquid detergent with enzymes
- Ammonia
- Basin
- Spray bottle
- Pieces of cloth
- Cloth towel
- Liquid dish washing detergent
- Large bowl
- 3% hydrogen peroxide
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This article was co-authored by Mallika Sharma. Mallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom. This article has been viewed 79,470 times.
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Categories: Pet and Animal Stain Removal
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