Helpful Tips: How to Repair Damaged Fabric

30.11.2023 05:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22

As a rule, the soleplate of the iron sticks to the laundry if it is dirty.

Fabric fibers and pieces of plastic can stick to it, and over time a limescale deposit will form on the surface.

How to restore burned tissue

Hydrogen peroxide will help remove burnt areas on a chiffon dress.

It is mixed with water in a 1:1 ratio and applied to the fabric with a piece of gauze.

After 3–5 minutes, the product is rinsed and then washed. On a shirt made of cotton or linen fabric, you can remove scorch marks with table salt.

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How to remove iron burn on synthetic fabric

Iron marks on synthetic clothes will help remove concentrated lemon juice, which is also effective for black items.

If you don’t have one at hand, a solution of boric acid will help, which must be applied to the stain and left for 15–20 minutes, and then put the item in the wash.

How to remove an iron stain from a carpet

Mix a 3% pharmaceutical solution of hydrogen peroxide with cool water in a ratio of 1:10.

Moisten a soft cloth or sponge with the resulting liquid and wipe the stain until it disappears, moving from the edges to the center.

Rinse with clean water, absorb excess moisture with a paper towel, and let the carpet dry.

What to do to prevent the iron from sticking to clothes

Let the iron dry before using it again. If this doesn't help, set the temperature to maximum and let the iron heat up.

Turn on the steam function and run the iron over a sheet of paper or paper towel to remove dirt and limescale.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. How to restore burned tissue
  2. How to remove iron burn on synthetic fabric
  3. How to remove an iron stain from a carpet
  4. What to do to prevent the iron from sticking to clothes