The reasons why spot cleaning is the perfect solution for tough stains
Spot cleaning is a washing method that utilizes specialized chemicals to handle tough spots derived from the spill of tea, coffee, bloodstains, etc. The targets of the spot cleaning method include:
Tea, coffee, juice, and alcoholic beverages often contain tannins, a natural colourant found in the bark of trees and plants. Stain spots created by tannic acid are hard to wash and leave yellow pigments if not handled properly.
Tea stains on tablecloths, shirts
Haemoglobin in the blood has the effect of causing the blood to clot when exposed to air, helping to heal wounds faster and prevent blood loss. However, this characteristic also makes it easier for blood to tightly stick to the fabric, making it difficult to be eliminated. Besides, foods containing protein or human sweat also have the same effect and can be taken care of with the same cleaning chemicals.
Dried blood stains
Oil stains are derived from cooking oil, lard, butter, skin creams, or hair glue. This type of stain is usually colourless and easy to see when it first adheres to the fabrics' surfaces. However, after a certain period, the contaminated spot will show black stains on white fabric or grey ones on coloured fabrics.
Oil stains
The best solution for the spot cleaning method
Identify the source of the stain
The step to determine the type of stain on the fabric is extremely necessary to provide the right solution and chemical selection for maximum effectiveness.
- Stains caused by blood or food can be removed by soaking in biological laundry detergent containing enzymes. Among them, mixtures of proteases are the most popular because this type of solution can break down the protein structure, making it easily soluble in water. Not only that, fats in food can be broken down by Lipase, and Amylases have the same effect on starch.
- For stains caused by coffee, tea, or red wine, bleach-containing hydrogen peroxide or chlorine is the most reasonable choice. These substances can disrupt the colour structure of drinks, erasing the existence of stains. However, one thing to note is that hydrogen peroxide does not work effectively if the water temperature drops below 40 degrees Celsius.
- Using chemicals with active surfactants is the optimal choice for grease stains. The molecular structure of this substance allows water and grease stains to be attracted to one end (hydrophilic end) and repels water at the other end (hydrophobic tail), causing dirt to be separated from the cloth's surface and suspended in water. Then, the operation of the washing machine can thoroughly remove the stain from the fabric surfaces.
- Dirt stains can benefit from softening solutions. These solutions remove calcium and magnesium ions, breaking the bond between the dirt stain and the fabric surface.
Classification of laundry fabrics
The classification of fabrics before washing is based on material, colour, and degree of soiling. This stage is crucial to a great extent because:
- Avoid damaging the fabric during cleaning.
- Spread cross stains during general washing.
- Each stain type requires disparate specialized washing chemicals.
Sorting fabrics - an important step in the laundry process
Notes on the method of spot cleaning
To properly wash away tea, coffee, blood, or other difficult-to-remove stains, note:
- Never mix dry solvents with water, or wet solvents with other chemical solutions.
- Using chemicals with a high dilution can make stain removal results slower but help protect fabrics more effectively.
- Do not let the chemical solution contact the stain for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, the soaking solution and dirt can be absorbed back into the fabric, causing itching and skin irritation for the user.
- Rinse thoroughly before switching from one type of laundry chemical to another. The reaction between different detergents is very unpredictable.
Spot clean method
Current customers of EcoWash HCMC are 4-star to 5-star hotels, hospitals, airports, gyms, spas, schools, etc., with high requirements and strict criteria on service and product quality after complete washing.
Besides, fabric products are diverse from various sources and business fields, leading to frequent encounters with difficult-to-remove stains. With long-term experience, the careful investment in a system of modern machinery and the quality of imported raw materials and accessories, In particular, essential chemicals are imported from famous brands such as Ecolab (USA), Saraya (Japan), and Goodmaid Pro (Malaysia), along with a closed washing process, diversified in technology and quality assurance procedures. Up to now, EcoWash HCMC has always been confident in our ability to meet 2/3 of the industrial laundry demand in the HCMC area.
Contact Info:
EcoWash HCMC
- Office: R.1508, 15th Floor Vincom Center, 72 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
- EcoWash HCMC laundry factory: Lot C5, Road No. 3, Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park, Nha Be, HCMC
Hotline: 0906 981 113
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