Removing stains from linen – both in households and commercial establishments – requires a host of cleaning materials as also quick attending to. Linen includes items such as towels, aprons, mats, table-cloths etc. each item having different textures and finish.
The stains also could come from different sources – such as food, drinks, ink etc. Once a stain settles into the fabric over a period of time it becomes more difficult to remove the same. So as mentioned above, linen stain removal should be done as early as possible.
Stain identification
When you find a stain on any linen item, first identify what has caused the same. Once you know this, check on which compound would help to remove it. Do not to go in for any harsh compounds to start with.
Use a gentle compound and if the stain does not go, then try something stronger.
A good idea would be to keep a notebook where you can note down the compounds which help in stain removal and any incidents you may have experienced – using which compound for which stain removal.
Helpful compounds for removing stains
If you are a home-bird there are several normal household items which will help in stain removing. Items such as cotton wool, blotting paper, mineral water, ice cubes, milk, vinegar, butter, lemon juice etc. have all proved useful for removing different types of stains.
If you are running a commercial cleaning establishment, more professional compounds need to be kept in stock. Commercial solvents such as bleach, alcohol, liquid ammonia, turpentine, spirits, soda crystals, eucalyptus oil, natural soap and different types of brushes, are compounds that would help in removal of almost all stains.
When it comes to the question of which compound to use for which stain, it may take a bit of research. Commercial establishments of course would have access to official information as cleaning is done on a professional basis.
Restaurants, hotels and other such establishments which use linen such as table-cloths, napkins, bed-sheets, towels and the like need to keep the linen used in as pristine a condition as possible. Regular stains from food, drinks etc. will be found frequently and they need to be removed before being used for other guests.
Timely removal of stains
The best way to affect timely removal of any stain is to inspect an item as soon as it requires to be changed. This is the big factor when it comes to stain removal. Once a stain settles in over a period of time in any fabric it gets more difficult to clean. Especially in business establishments usage of linen by guests is required to be in good condition.
Linen stains
can mar and bring down the rating of any commercial establishment. So whether you are running a business or maintaining your home, make sure you keep stock of household items and commercial compounds as mentioned above. If the same are on hand you can attend to the stain as quickly as possible with a greater success ratio of getting rid of the same.