Acrylic fabric cotton linen nylon olefin polyester spandex.
Baby formula stains on cotton.
I ve had great luck using oxyclean on baby formula stains that were 5 years old and had been in the attic.
If left to set they will be permanent.
Treat baby formula stains promptly.
Launder immediately if possible.
Remove baby food and formula stains from.
Do not use warm or hot water since it can darken the stained area.
Soak the fabric in cold water.
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.
Removing baby formula stains.
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.
Only dry the clothes once the stain is completely removed because drying will set any lingering stain.
Just like milk from other mammals breast milk leaves a protein and fatty stain.
Removing baby formula.
If not flush with cool water and allow to dry thoroughly.
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.
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.
Only use cold or cool water when attempting to remove baby formula stains.
Most stains come out after the first soaking and then the more stubborn ones can be soaked again.
Breast milk stains.
Blot well with paper towels to soak up the liquid and then repeat as necessary.
Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
One of the problems with formula stains is that it leaves a yellow smear.
If stain has dried repeated laundering may be necessary.
While breast milk stains are easier to remove than formula stains follow the same steps especially for set.
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.
But using baking soda works.
Just follow the soaking instructions on the can.
Steps for removing milk stains.
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.
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.
To avoid this yellowing effect as soon as your baby spits up wipe off the formula.
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.
This is another excellent baby formula stain removal tip which sides more on the traditional side.
If the stains are still there repeat these steps.
06 12 2009 by kathie haney.
