Yellow, tan and brown stains may 'mysteriously' appear on garments after they have been washed and dried or stored for a long period of time.
Invisible stains can discolor or turn brown with age through oxidation. Imagine spilling ginger ale on a white t-shirt. When the area dries, you really won't be able to see the stains. If you leave the stain for one week, it may appear pale yellow. After one month, the same stain may appear tan. Six months later, you could be looking at a brown stain.
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Once discolored, it can be difficult to remove Invisible Stains. When washing at home, pre-treat the area with common household stain removing products, and wash in the hottest water possible for the color of the fabric.
Next, try a specially formulated product for home stain removal, such as Carbona Stain Devil for beverage stains. These home care tips should only be followed for washable items. DO NOT USE ON LEATHER, SUEDE, SILK, ACETATE, CARPETING OR UPHOLSTERY. Before use, test for colorfastness on an inconspicuous area.
Of course you can take the garment(s) to your local ZIPS Dry Cleaner and let us do the dirty work for you.
- Chris Allsbrooks
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