Stain Removal Guide with The Laundress

Removing stains can be tricky and The Laundress range features a number of products designed just for this purpose. The Butler has put together a short guide with The Laundress to ensure you get the best results from your products.

Stain Solution

Formulated to break down stubborn stains such as red wine, sauce, chocolate, grass, coffee/tea, blood, underarm stains, and more. Safe for use on all washable fabrics and colours.

• Apply Stain Solution directly to the stained area(s).
• Work the solution into the fabric with the Stain Brush.
• Pour hot water from a height. Allow the item to soak. *
• If the stain is not completely gone, repeat process until satisfied.
• Launder as normal

*For stain removal on silk and wool use tepid water. Do not soak silk longer than 30 minutes.

 

All-Purpose Bleach Alternative

This nontoxic alternative to chlorine bleach works wonders to safely remove dirt, stains, and odours. Safe for all colours and fabrics except silk and wool. Most effective when used with hot/warm water.

• Pre-treat stains by mixing with Stain Solution to create a paste.
• Pre-soak dingy whites, dull colours, and odours by adding 1 capful to a wash basin or sink with hot water and soak.
• Boost, whiten, and brighten by adding 2 capfuls with detergent to the wash cycle.

 

Wash & Stain Bar

Let the bar do the work to remove stains such as dirt, grease, oil, makeup and ring around the collar. Safe for use on all washable fabrics and colours.

Spot Treat

• Upholstery, Dry Clean Only Items, and Bags
• Wet the bar and gently work into stained area(s).
• Remove soap and dirt with a wet Lint-free Cleaning cloth – be sure to remove all soap.
• Dampen cloth as needed and repeat the process until satisfied.

Remove Stains

• Pre-treat Stains Such as Dirt, Grease, Ring Around the Collar, and Cuff Stains
• Wet the bar and gently work into the stained area(s).
• Pre-soak item or just launder as normal.

Handwash

• Swimsuits, Lingerie, and Travel Laundry.
• Wet the bar and gently lather soap throughout the garment.
• Fill a washbasin or sink and soak item for 30 minutes.
• Rinse well. Run tepid water through items until rinse water is no longer soapy. Do not wring. Instead press the water out of the item.