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Don’t brood over spills of baby food
Food for blot Apart from their own bibs and cotton clothes, babies tend to rub their tiny food-smeared hands on bed sheets, tablecloths and towels. Before cleaning coloured fabric, pre-test the cleaning agent on a hidden area of the item. Rinse in cold water to dilute the stain. Soak for half an hour in a solution of 1/2 capful of liquid detergent and a bucket of water. Use a plastic bucket. When it looks that the stains have been suitably dislodged, then wash. Wash normally in warm water. If there is any stain remaining repeat the procedure. Save the silk Read the manufacturer’s
directions carefully and test any stain removal chemical in a hidden
area in order to avoid damage to the item. Rinse in cold water to dilute
the stain. Soak up to 30 minutes. Discard soak solution prior to
laundering. Wash by hand. Wash in warm water. Rinse thoroughly. Line or
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promptness is the best policy for stains. Work on removing the stain as soon as you notice it. The longer the stain is left on the carpet the greater the chances are of the stain setting. In every case remove all excess wet or dry material before attempting to clean. Blot wet materials using a white terry towel (check helpful hints for a detailed description of blotting). Vacuum excess dry materials or gently scrape up materials with a spoon. Mix 1/2 tsp of liquid fine fabric detergent into 1 cup of warm water. Apply a small amount, blot on a towel and repeat until the stain is removed. if the stains are stubborn you may need to repeat the process. Cover the stain with the towel and press down repeatedly to absorb the stain material and detergent. Once the stain is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry white terry towel until all moisture is removed. Repeat this process several times to remove cleaning solution residue. (Residue can attract soils). If the spot or stain turns brownish when dry, mix 1 part white vinegar and two parts water. Apply a small amount and blot. Repeat only once. Rinse thoroughly. To bleach or not to bleach Experts normally recommend using a bleach to disinfect which is a good idea - pouring a cup into the wash is fine. If you are concerned about residual effects of soap and/or bleach, rinse the wash once after washing. To avoid accumulating a heap of baby food-soiled clothes, it is best to practise a cleaning regimen that is as instant as the baby formula! — Chetna Banerjee |
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IT
is but natural for babies to mess up their clothes and surroundings
while taking their formula feed. Since with infants this is a recurring
phenomenon, it is best to evolve a daily mechanism to instantly wipe off
and clean the stains or spills left by baby food before they get set on
a fabric or surface.