Removing Stains From Uniforms

uniform-stain Stain proof material for uniforms would be great, but there is no such thing. Quality uniforms, like the ones sold from All Uniform Wear, do have soil release, which is the next best thing. Material with soil release are resistant to stains. This will make them easier to clean, but there may be times that when stains will need to be removed from uniforms.

With uniforms that have soil release, most stains are easily washed out with normal washing at home. With all garments, it is important to read the care label and to follow the directions on the label.

Different uniforms will have different types of stains. Below are some examples.

MEDICAL UNIFORMS

• Vomit
• Feces
• Blood
• Urine

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

• Grass
• Food
• Mud
• Ink/Markers

POLICE UNIFORMS

• Blood
• Alcohol
• Ink

CHEF, HOTEL, AND RESTAURAUNT UNIFORMS

• Cooking Oil
• Grease
• Food
• Alcohol

INDUSTRIAL UNIFORMS

• Motor Oil
• Chemicals
• Power Steering Fluid

CORPORATE UNIFORMS

• Coffee
• Ink
• Food

All stains should be blotted. Never rub a stain. Rubbing may cause the stain to go deeper into the fibers. Soil release will helps prevent the material fibers from soaking up the substance that caused the stain.

Store bought stain removers often work well. Know the material, the weave, and the cause of the stain. Follow general stain removal instruction for the type of material and stain that you have. There are small travel size stain removers that fit into a pocket or purse.

Items around the house that can be used for stain removal include toothpaste, hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, clothes soap, rubbing alcohol, and baking soda. Use cold water to rinse the garment. Follow stain removal guides to remove stains. If there is question as to the safety of a stain removal method on your uniform, test it in a small area that is not noticeable like an inside seam. If in doubt, avoid that method of stain removal to avoid damage to the uniform.

Dish soap, especially the type that removes grease, is helpful with stains. Be cautious of low cost dish soap because the dyes may stain clothes. Squeezing some dish soap on the stain and using it as a pre-soak, before washing clothes, is often successful.

Treating a stain as soon as possible will increase the success of any stain removal method. Keep uniforms looking their best by removing stains as soon as possible. When the time comes and the uniform needs to be replaced due to stain removal being unsuccessful, go to AllUniformWear.com to see their full line of uniforms.

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