How to remove iodine stains from clothes and furniture?

Iodine is present in every apartment. It is an indispensable tool in the treatment of open wounds and abrasions. Since this tool is popular, after its use, many people are looking for information on how to remove iodine stains from clothes and furniture. Answers to these questions are present in this article.

Iodine belongs to the category of chemical elements that are capable of reacting with various substances. If you accidentally stained some surface, read the features of this solution:

• at elevated temperatures, iodine begins to evaporate, so its removal is possible when exposed to sunlight;
• in case of contamination of clothing, the cleaning process should be started promptly, as old stains are much more difficult to remove;
• upon contact with starch, the solution turns blue. Such a cleaning method is considered the most popular and simple;
• Many people know that in our home medicine chests, iodine is not present in its pure form, but in a 5% alcohol solution. Therefore, it can be removed from clothing with laundry soap, ammonia, vinegar and other solutions.

Each surface has its own cleaning method, which is effective. More details about each method are described below.

To clean the surface of different things and objects from iodine, you should remember the rule: the concentration of the initial substance should be minimal. You can increase the dose only if you can not achieve the result after two effects on the surface.

You can wash iodine solution from various tissues using the following means:

• preparations containing acetone. You will need to moisten the swab in the solution and apply it to the contaminated area. Rub the stain a little with a swab to make it pale. When working with clothing, wash it after this procedure in the usual way;
• ammonia. Use for these purposes a proportion in which one teaspoon of alcohol and a liter of water are present. With this tool, you should soak a dirty area of ​​clothing and wait a couple of hours. Then the clothes are washed using an air conditioner, which will help eliminate the unpleasant odor from the fabric;

• the use of bleaches and stain removers can also help. Good results were shown by the spot remover actively advertised on television by Vanish Oxi Action. In it, clothes are soaked and left for a certain period of time. The required amount of time is indicated in the instructions. After removing the stain, rinse the product;
• chemicals based on ammonia. When using a product of this kind, exclude contact with synthetics;
• hydrogen peroxide will also help remove contamination from tissue. Soak the material in the solution. The concentration of the substance coincides with the method of using ammonia solution;

• sodium hyposulfite is able to remove even old spots from the surface of the tissue. Using a richly moistened cotton swab, which is applied to the contaminated area for half an hour, you can achieve a clean cloth. After this manipulation, washing the area in ice water and thorough washing will be required;
• A common dishwashing detergent can also help in resolving this issue. The detergent should be applied for 2-4 hours to the surface of the fabric, foam and wait another half hour. After all the manipulations, you need to wash the fabric;
• for unpainted natural materials, a special pipe cleaner can be used. With a small amount of the drug, the stained area should be treated. After this, rinse the product under running water and load it into the washing machine for washing.

You can stain not only clothes, but also the surface of furniture, floors, walls and other items. Each situation can be dealt with at home if you know what to use.

If a solution of iodine stained clothes, you need to quickly begin the process of removing stains. For any fabric, even if it is a jeans, suitable potato starch. To do this, you need to soak the clothes in warm water for 20 minutes, then squeeze it. The stain is sprinkled with a large amount of starch, after which the substance is rubbed into the tissue. After this manipulation, you will need to wait 15 minutes. Rinse starch with clean water.

If you need to remove a stain from furniture that is upholstered with fabric, pay attention to the methods that are designed to clean clothes. If you need to remove pollution from a table or other furniture with a wooden surface, do not worry: with this material, iodine can evaporate on its own.

Plastic, glass, leather and leatherette, along with varnished wood, particleboard and MDF, can be cleaned using the following components:

• potatoes. It will be necessary to cut the vegetable into two parts and wipe the contaminated area with it. If necessary, you can leave the potatoes on the spot for 2-4 hours. During this time, the vegetable is able to absorb the remains of iodine;
• sodium thiosulfate.This tool is suitable not only for working with photos. The substance removes stains well from clothing, as well as from other surfaces. Treat the stain with thiosulfate, after which you can wipe the stained product with a damp cloth or cloth;
• vitamin C. These pills not only benefit our body, but also remove iodine well from surfaces. You will need to mix two balls of ascorbic acid with 0.5 cups of water. The stain is treated with a cotton pad or swab dipped in the resulting solution.

If the solution stained linoleum or if you want to remove the stain from the floor, the following methods will help:

• with detergent. Use a sponge, brush and rub the stain. Soap suds make the floor cleaner;
• Whiteness is also able to restore its former appearance to the floor. You will need 2-3 large spoons per liter of water. Soak a rag in the resulting liquid and place it on a contaminated area. You can leave the rag for several hours, after which you will need to wash the floors with a clean cloth;
• baking soda. First you need to moisten the contaminated area with warm water, and then sprinkle with salt. Cover the treated surface with a damp cloth and leave for 10-12 hours.

To remove iodine from the carpet, two remedies will help:

• potatoes should be used for a short pile carpet. You will need a raw vegetable, previously peeled and grated on a fine grater. The resulting mass should be applied in a thick layer to the stain. Potatoes can be removed after 15 minutes with cold water. Manipulation should be repeated until the carpet is clean;
• for products with a long pile, you will need to use a nail polish remover with acetone. You can use soda and vinegar. This mixture is left for 12 hours, after which it is washed off with water.

If you stained your clothes with iodine solution, do not panic. This substance is completely removed from the surface of the tissue. To return the material to its original appearance, you should familiarize yourself with the intricacies of processing materials of different colors.

To eliminate pollution from your favorite jeans, use the already mentioned substance - starch. The substance should be generously applied to a pre-moistened area. Leave the clothes on for 10-12 hours. Staining the contaminated area with a blue pigment and merging the stain itself with the jeans suggests that you can begin to rinse the clothes. After rinsing, washing in a washing machine will be required. It is important to observe the temperature regime of 40 degrees.

It is possible to clean colored tissues with the help of a universal remedy - sodium thiosulfate. The substance is in demand in the medical field, therefore it is sold at any pharmacy. Sodium thiosulfate is a chemical compound that, when in contact with iodine, helps discolor it. You can use a similar option in working with fabric of any kind and color. To clean up the contamination is as follows: wipe the required area with thiosulfate and rinse it off with cool water. Then you can load the product into the machine or wash it manually.

If you need to wipe the iodine from the bedding or you have stained your favorite white blouse, in this situation hydrogen peroxide or ammonia will help. You will need a cotton pad soaked in the selected fluid. The stain should be wiped, then rinse the thing in cool water.

When removing iodine stains from things, remember that the elimination of pollution should be carried out from the wrong side.

To remove iodine stains as painlessly as possible on the surface, check out some helpful tips. These recommendations will help you not to aggravate the situation and to return the processed surface to its original appearance:

• Before using even the safest product, test the reaction of the material to the selected component.This procedure is performed on a small area of ​​tissue;
• If iodine gets on synthetic, colored or delicate material, refuse to use chemicals and factory bleaches. These funds can damage the structure of the material, which will lead to fading or a change in the shade of the fabric;
• Removing stains from jeans will also require abandonment of chemical solutions. This is especially true for those clothes that are not of high quality. To remove iodine from such products, pay attention to alternative methods, having previously tested them on a small area of ​​tissue;
• When working with a chemical solution and a product with a strong aroma, do not forget about precautions. Work with gloves, try not to inhale the pungent odor, and remove stains only in a well-ventilated and spacious room. After removing iodine, wash clothes using an air conditioner;

• old stains are harder to remove than fresh stains. For this reason, it is not recommended to wait for the moment when the iodine dries, and immediately start processing. To reduce the negative effect of the solution, blot a stain with a napkin so that the substance is not so much absorbed into the fibers of the tissue;
• so that the stain is removed from any surface of the fabric quickly, pull the contaminated area, placing any solid thing under it. A soft-type toothbrush, cotton pads and a simple sponge for washing dishes will help in the fight against pollution;
• removal of iodine is recommended from the wrong side. Absorbent wipes should be placed on the outside of the product;
• so that iodine does not spread throughout clothing, moisten the area near the stain with a cleaning agent. The pollution itself is eliminated by soft, circular motions. It is forbidden to rub the stain so that the contaminated area does not increase.

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