Stain removal

To treat grease or oil stains, start by absorbing as much grease as possible with paper towels. Then sprinkle potato starch on the stain and let it sit overnight to absorb the moisture. The next day, gently brush off the potato starch, soak the stain in hot water and then wash the garment as usual with a suitable detergent.

It is essential to use cold water when rinsing, as hot water could permanently set the stain. Then wash the garment as usual and let it air dry. Tomato sauce stains can be easily removed with our special cashmere detergent.

Be sure to use cold water to rinse, as hot water could burn the stains permanently. Clean the textile as usual and air dry it. The tomato sauce stains should be easily removed with our cashmere detergent.

Grass stains can permanently damage your clothing if not treated properly. For best results, use alcohol, a hydrogen peroxide stain remover, or a gel made from bile soap and sunflower oil. Proceed as follows:

1. Soak the stain in alcohol or stain remover.
2. Leave the product to work for 15 minutes.
3. For a fresh stain: Wash in the washing machine on a normal washing program at a low temperature.
4. For an older stain: Wash with as hot water as possible without damaging the fabric.
   
   

What is a grass patch and what makes it special?

Grass stains, recognizable by their green color, are particularly noticeable on white and light-colored fabrics. They are created by chlorophyll from the grass, which penetrates deep into the fibers of the textile, especially when it is moist. Without proper treatment, these spots can remain permanent. Grass stains are one of the most resistant types of stains and require a special cleaning method.

What actually works!

Alcohol!

Yes, really – alcohol will dissolve the grass stain. As with any other stain removal treatment, it is most effective on fresh stains. Choose a colorless alcohol, such as vodka, gin, hand sanitizer, or medical alcohol (if you can access it). Important to know: Alcohol does not dissolve dirt stains. Please do not mess with the fabric, just let the alcohol take effect first.

Treat the stain as follows:

1. Drizzle the alcohol onto the outside of the fabric to thoroughly saturate the stain.
2. Then let the alcohol work for 15 minutes.
3. Then wash the garment in the washing machine using a normal cashmere washing program.
   
   

Dishwashing liquid

Place the garment in a solution containing a few drops of our Cashmere dishwashing liquid. It is best to soak the garment in this mixture overnight and then wash it in the washing machine. This process gives quite satisfactory results, but requires a little more effort as the garment has to sit in the water for many hours. Also note that most commercial dishwashing liquids contain surfactants that can be harmful to aquatic life. For environmental reasons, you should avoid such products.

White vinegar

White distilled vinegar can dissolve a grass stain, especially if it is relatively fresh. Create a solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar and water and soak the garment for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight. You can then wash the garment in the washing machine using a normal program. However, keep in mind that this method does not work on stains that contain both grass and dirt and is less effective on older grass stains.

For fresh blood stains, it is best to first rinse the garment with cold water and then wash it as usual. You can also soak the affected area in a solution of 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 ounce of water for a few hours. Avoid warm water as this could set the stain. If the stain is still visible afterwards, mix two parts baking soda with one part water, leave the mixture for half an hour, brush off the excess baking soda and blot the stain with a damp cloth before washing.

Normally the stain should be easy to remove with our cashmere detergent.