How to remove lead from a pencil. Children's “art” or how to remove stains from pencils, paints and felt-tip pens. Use of Vanish and similar products

Greetings to all needlewomen on the blog "". It is a rare embroiderer who can boast of high speed when working; usually the process lasts for several months, if not years. This is not bad at all - everyone has their own pace and preferences. But while working with canvas, anything can happen, and most often what needlewomen have to deal with are stains on the embroidery. How to deal with them and what to do to prevent spots from appearing?

Usually I try to give only verified information on the blog, I share my own experience, telling real facts. Therefore, it took me a long time to start an article about stains on embroidery - it’s just that usually no stains appeared on my canvas. With the exception of traces from a simple pencil, which I wrote about when showing my work “”, as well as traces from chocolate, which easily washed off with.

So I had to open an experimental site on which actions that were curious for myself and for the observer-son unfolded. Trying to remove all types of stains is not a task for the faint of heart, so I only used the popular ones - from tea, from berries and... a simple pencil. 🙂

But let's talk about everything in order.

What can I do to prevent stains from appearing on my embroidery?

The ideal, of course, is to do embroidery outside the kitchen area and without little helpers who try to help mom with a marker or paints in the process of creating a picture. When you are not embroidering, put the fabric in a bag, thus protecting it from all sorts of accidents and dust.

However, this does not always help protect against various types of stains.

The most important thing to remember is that fresh stains are best removed. The sooner you notice the stain and begin to remove it, the greater the chance of removing it without consequences for the canvas and floss.

However, old stains on embroidery are not a death sentence either. They just may require more effort and more options to be effective.

True, you shouldn’t use too many products at once either - you can completely ruin the outline and the work as a whole.

How to prevent floss from shedding

If while embroidering you notice that the threads are staining your fingers or the canvas, I advise you to rinse the embroidery in vinegar water before the main wash: dilute a tablespoon of 9% vinegar in 3-5 liters of cold water and keep the canvas in the solution.

Important! If you used a marker for marking, first wash it off with cold water and only then dip the embroidery in vinegar.

This method allows you to “fix” the paint and will not allow the threads to fade. In addition, this will help make the colors brighter and more saturated. Therefore, I recommend immersing the entire work in a vinegar solution, and not just one fragment.

If the threads have already faded, you will have to be patient and cold water. Pour ice water into a basin (you can even throw ice cubes) and leave the work in the water for an hour, then change the water to ice again.

How to remove stains from embroidery

Now let's talk directly about stains that can appear from various types of products.

Tea or coffee stains

There is no coffee in my house, but the tea stain turned out to be the most harmful. So I don’t advise anyone to drink tea next to embroidery - you can seriously ruin your work. And the only option would be to repaint the entire canvas. 🙂 After all, this is a well-known way to make a unique canvas with a light (in the case of a weak tea solution) or bright (in the case of strong tea leaves) “pattern”. But we are not interested in creating a new shade, but in removing tea stains.

It is possible that if the tea is not strong and you rinse the work immediately, the fabric will lighten. BUT this advice did not help me - the canvas with the stain lay there for about five minutes and the cold water was no longer of any use.

Washing with laundry soap improved the situation a little, but the tea stain still remained.

It’s not so noticeable in the photo—you have to look closely, but from a distance it’s clearly visible against a white background.

You could try Vanish; it is often used by embroiderers to remove stains. But I do not have it. Another tip is: rub with lemon or soak in lemon water (a tablespoon of lemon juice per glass of water)

As a result, only bleach for children’s underwear coped with the task (for a long time I have been using only powder and bleach “Eared Nanny” - when there is a small child in the house, it doesn’t work out otherwise 😀).

Although, it also seems to me that if you look closely, you can still notice a slight hint of tea...

Oily stains

Any dishwashing detergent usually works well for greasy stains. The only thing is that you should first try to soak only the threads in it - to check whether they will fade or fade. Wash in warm water and it is advisable not to soak the finished work in the product for a long time. And then it is important to rinse the embroidery very well.

Stains from berries, red wine

There is also tension in my house with red wine, as well as with coffee. But the freezer is full of berries - there is regularly a fruit drink in the saucepan for my son. Here is one cranberry mercilessly crushed on the canvas. 🙂

Notice how “successfully” it turned out - there is a light area and a darker one. This, as it turns out, is important too.

The advice that made me experiment with the berry is to use boiling water. It is important to take boiling boiling water and stretch the fabric on the hoop. Be careful with the steam!

I poured one and a half liters of boiling water from a kettle onto the small spot. However…

A weak trace of a berry can still be removed in this way, but a strong one, alas, cannot.

Laundry soap partly aggravated the problem - part of the stain came off, and part of it became purple. I suppose it was also because I washed it in warm water, because it’s simply not realistic to wash the fabric by hand in boiling water.

Next came the bleach. In general, of course, first you would have to try a stain remover of the same brand that I mentioned. It usually works on berry stains on regular T-shirts. But here I didn’t have it, so I immediately used the “radical” option.

The bleach did the job, BUT, please note, part of the canvas was also bleached. This is barely noticeable to the eye because the canvas is cream, but this means that bleach can only be used on white fabric and it is advisable not to allow undiluted bleach to get on the floss and colored canvas. That is, you should dilute the product a little, and only then use it.

Blood stains

Sometimes you get stuck with a needle while sewing, so blood stains can also appear on the embroidery. But here, sorry, I didn’t cut my fingers on purpose. 😀 If anyone has actually tried any effective remedies, I will be happy to read your opinion in the comments.

As for the advice on the Internet (which, as you have already seen, cannot always be trusted 😉), it is suggested to remove the stain with hydrogen peroxide or saliva. To do this, you need to moisten a piece of white thread with saliva and apply a wet wad to the stain; most of the stain should come off thread, and the rest can also be removed in cold water. In general, the blood usually washes off well in cold, almost ice-cold water. So, perhaps, you should first hold it under cold water, and then use saliva or peroxide.

Markers and pencil marks

There are often questions about how to remove marks from a marker or a simple pencil, so let's talk about this type of stain on embroidery.

How to wash a marker

Recently I was asked whether a marker would wash off if it was applied to the canvas a couple of years ago. To be honest, I haven’t marked the canvas at all for a very long time, but it was on it that seven years ago I made small markings.

Here it is barely noticeable - the camera, of course, cannot convey it as accurately as possible. But I note that in reality the mark from the water-soluble marker is not so noticeable - it has faded with time.

If you used cold water, but for some reason the marker did not come off immediately, keep the embroidery in ice water for an hour. It should help.

But if you rinsed the embroidery in warm water and the marker is “fixed,” then, I suppose, either a bleach stain remover or... nothing will help. Perhaps one of my readers knows ways to deal with such stains - share your experience in the comments! 😉

How to remove a pencil from embroidery

But what surprised me was the derivation of markings from a simple pencil. At the very beginning of the blog’s existence, I shared my experience and warned all novice embroiderers

DO NOT use a pencil for marking the canvas!

this stain from a simple pencil remains on my work

But novice embroiderers continue to step on this rake, so they often ask themselves: “ How to remove pencil from embroidery?».

And finally, a solution has been found. Laundry soap. Not simple, Soviet, but Japanese. With a boiling effect.

Yes, not everyone can sell it. I know that Vanish soap (namely soap) has a similar effect. But I had soap like in the photo...

I made the markings with a hard pencil (on the left) and a soft one (on the right). I deliberately moved it many times with a soft, simple pencil so that a decent mark would remain.

But, to my joy, the soap perfectly washed both the markings with a hard and soft pencil.

Without excessive effort, but with “squeezing” and friction, which, as you remember, are undesirable. Therefore, I still continue to insist - to mark the outline, please use or choose another, suitable method. I wrote about them in the article -

If the stains on the embroidery still do not disappear

Don't be discouraged if you've tried different options and the stains still won't budge. It is quite possible that the work will not be completely ruined if you show ingenuity and creativity. 😉

Show your imagination and sew up the stained fragment: add another row or two of crosses or half-crosses to the embroidery, add some fragment - for example, when embroidering landscapes - sew on a flower, bush or star.

Or try to pick one up at a framing shop that will help hide the defect.

Do you have experience removing embroidery stains? Have you successfully removed coffee stains from canvas? Or maybe you tried some other ways to remove stains on embroidery that I didn’t mention? Share your experience in the comments!

Many people do needlework; to mark seams or transfer a design, many use a simple pencil in the old fashioned way. The lead mark is clearly visible, easy to apply, and lasts a long time on the fabric. When all the work is completed, the question arises: how to remove pencil from embroidery? It turns out that doing this is not as easy as it seems at first glance. But there is no need to despair, the matter can be fixed.

Store products

A simple pencil from embroidery can be removed with purchased products, which are more than abundant in the household chemicals store. Most often, stain removers are chosen for such purposes, and oxygen bleaches are used for natural white fabrics. The rules for using the product are as follows:

• Before use, be sure to conduct a test. To do this, apply the product on the back side or on a small piece of such fabric. Leave for 10-15 minutes, if during this time the fibers have not deteriorated, then the product can be safely used for its intended purpose.
• Study the instructions carefully and strictly adhere to them at all stages of use.
• Chlorine-containing products are contraindicated for use; they will remove the pencil mark along with the thread colors.

The best stain remover is considered to be ordinary laundry soap; washing powder, dishwashing detergent, and stain soap are often used. Vanish and As will also help remove the pencil from the fabric, but the dosage should be strictly adhered to.

Laundry soap

Regular soap 72% will effectively remove marking marks from white fabric. To do this, soak the item in warm water, rub it with soap and leave it in the liquid for half an hour. After contamination, treat with the product again and wash. Rinsing will show the effectiveness of the product; if the traces are not completely removed, you can repeat the procedure.

Before washing a simple pencil from the canvas in the washing machine, treat it with Vanish. To do this, place a cloth with contamination in a basin and apply gel on top, leaving for 4-5 hours without water. Then they fill it with water, and additionally remove contamination with soap. Let it sit for no more than 20 minutes, wash and rinse. For very noticeable marks, you can use a stiff brush from the reverse side. The washing machine will help fix the result; if necessary, the procedure can be done again.

Liquid detergent

Pour a sufficient amount of water into the container and make a strong soap solution with any detergent for colored clothes. Dip the fabric there and leave it overnight. In the morning, wash the product thoroughly and rinse well.

Dish detergent

A simple pencil from embroidery can be removed with dishwashing detergent in tandem with ammonia. Apply the product to the entire contaminated surface and rub lightly. Then rinse and add a few drops of ammonia, rub again, apply detergent, and immerse in water. Washing and rinsing will consolidate the achieved result.

Important! To process white fabrics, only transparent products are used; dyes can additionally color the fabric.

For heavily ingrained stains, use a collection agent to remove traces. It is prepared from:

• Antipyatnin soap;
• laundry soap;
• oxygen bleach;
• liquid detergent;
• dishwashing detergent.

All ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and applied overnight. This is followed by soaking for at least 8 hours and rinsing. If not all traces have come off, then use a cleaning agent and a stiff brush. But these are already radical measures.

We found out how to wash a pencil, but in order not to fool around and waste energy, you can try some tricks:

• Before you start using a whole bunch of household chemicals, try removing the pencil with a regular school eraser; this often turns out to be the most effective.
• Bread crumb will also give a good result; a loose ball is formed from it and passed over the dirt. The bread will literally pull the marks onto itself. Afterwards, carefully shake off the crumbs and wash the product.
• To avoid the question of how to remove pencil marks from white, you can starch the fabric before applying the markings. After carrying out the necessary work, it is enough to wash everything in warm water with a small addition of detergent.
• You should try scraping off the pencil from furniture and carpeting with a dull knife and then treating it with dishwashing detergent. If the traces do not give in, then heavy artillery is used; WD-40 aerosols are applied to this type of pollution.

You can wash a simple pencil from a white fabric, the main thing is to wisely use all the methods described above. But it is best to use threads or special markers for marking, which will not be difficult to remove.

A hackneyed movie image with a trace of red lipstick on the collar of a white men's shirt hints at a romantic twist in the plot. In real life, makeup stains on your favorite dress or bag are more likely to turn into tears.

Dropped a nail polish brush on your new jeans? Met with brightly painted lips and a scarf? Or - well, who hasn't happened to them - they wiped off the foundation from their face with the collar of their T-shirt? Before you panic and frantically scrub the stained item with a napkin, take a deep breath and calmly get down to business. We'll fix everything! Especially if you follow the instructions.

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General rules for removing stains

1. Fresh (not older than three hours old) stains are easier to remove than dried and firmly absorbed stains. Therefore, we must act quickly.

2. If the stain is fresh, first blot it with a dry paper towel so that it absorbs as much of the cosmetic as possible. Now sprinkle the stain with salt or baby powder, they absorb grease very well.

3. If several hours have passed since the incident and the stain has dried, remove the top layer with a plastic spoon.

4. Remove the stain from the wrong side of the fabric by placing paper napkins underneath.

5. Never rub the stain: it will only absorb it more thoroughly. The movements should be blotting.

6. When purchasing a stain remover, be guided by the type of stain and the type of material that needs cleaning. Please read the instructions first and strictly follow them.

7. For any stain removers, both homemade and industrial, first test on a small area of ​​fabric, not the most visible part of the product. If the color remains the same, you can proceed.

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8. Begin removing dirt using a weak solution. If necessary, gradually increase the concentration.

9. Peroxide and other stain-fighting products should not be poured onto the stain, but applied with soaked cotton pads or a soft-bristled toothbrush (for example, for very young children). First, treat the area around the stain, then the edges, and only then start working on the middle. This technique will prevent the stain from spreading.

10. After local processing, wash the item completely. First, read the information on the label about caring for the damaged item: what is allowed for silk is not allowed for linen.

11. Do not attempt to remove stains or stains in the washing machine, especially with the drying cycle on. After this, it will be almost impossible to remove traces.

Process

Beauty products can be oil-based (cream) or contain no fat at all (powder). This will depend on your choice in the store or homemade solution for removing cosmetics. A universal remedy that works with most types of stains is ammonia and salt diluted in water, but it is not omnipotent. Therefore, let’s look at each type of cosmetics in more detail.

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All of these and other creamy beauty products are mostly made up of oils and/or waxes. You can’t wash them with plain water; on the contrary, it will worsen the situation. You will need fat dissolving agents.

First way. The simplest and most affordable means for removing traces of lipstick or tone from fabric is dishwashing detergent or shampoo. Take something that does not contain moisturizing components - there is no need for excess fat in this case. After the steps with a napkin and salt, apply a little product (a couple of drops in a 1:2 ratio to water is enough) and leave for five minutes. Then rinse with warm water.

Second way. Spray hairspray onto the stain. Leave for 10 minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth or sponge. Wash it.

Third option. Sprinkle baking soda on the stain, and after a few minutes, extinguish it with a mixture of warm water and lemon juice or vinegar. And put it in the wash.

Number four is a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. It is especially effective against self-tanners and other cosmetics with orange pigment.

Sprinkle traces of blush, eye shadow, powder with washing powder. After 15 minutes, wash in the manner recommended for the affected item.

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Mascara and eyeliner

It’s not for nothing that special two-phase removers are produced for mascaras and eyeliners, especially waterproof ones: you can’t just get rid of them. It makes sense to use these makeup removers if mascara ends up not only on your eyelashes, but, for example, on your sleeve. Follow the protocol: shake the bottle well, apply a little liquid to a cotton pad, lightly blot the stain and wash. To avoid having to deal with oil stains from a two-phase toner, use micellar water. It consists of special particles, micelles, which adhere to dirt molecules and are washed away along with them.

Removing regular (non-gel) nail polish from fabric is almost as easy as removing it from your fingernails. Just don't reach for the bottle of acetone. If you accidentally spill polish on your dress, let it dry and then tape it down. Rip off the tape with a sharp movement, as if it were a wax strip for hair removal. The varnish should leave a pale trace that can be removed by the washing machine. If trouble happens to your favorite leather jacket or bag, after removing the stain, apply leather furniture conditioner to the damaged area. Follow the instructions on the package and be sure to wear rubber gloves.

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Hair dye

Hair dye marks on a towel or T-shirt are one of the most difficult cases. If a cocktail of equal parts of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide or ammonia and water in a ratio of 1:5 with the addition of salt (a teaspoon per glass of solution) does not help, you will have to buy a stain remover. Or use this thing for further hair coloring at home.

If you can't get rid of the stain on the first try, repeat one or more times until the end. If all else fails, go to the dry cleaner.

Many needlewomen “the old fashioned way” use a pencil to mark seams, patterns and ornaments. However, washing a simple pencil from canvas and white fabric is not an easy task. Special products that can be easily prepared at home will help you deal with strokes.

Recipe for an effective soap product. Required components:

• Antipyatin soap;
• laundry soap;
• oxygen bleach;
• synthetic detergent;
• dishwashing liquid.

Preparation:

Mix the ingredients in one bowl and stir thoroughly. Apply the prepared product to the contaminated surface, leave for a day, and then soak in warm water for 7-8 hours. If traces remain, add a little synthetic cleaner to the water. Rinse the fabric thoroughly under running water to remove any residue. Additionally, wash in a washing machine with a suitable program.

How to remove a simple pencil from embroidery and canvas?

If you need to remove pencil marks very quickly, use ready-made stain removers - “Ac” or “Vanish”. Before washing, be sure to read the instructions to avoid negative consequences. Cleaning powder can be added during washing or applied directly to the dirty area. There are products designed for colored and white fabrics. Take this into account when choosing them.

How to remove pencil from white fabric?

You will need a simple laundry soap that will help deal with stains no worse than expensive products. Soak the contaminated cloth in warm water, thoroughly rub the stained area with a piece of laundry soap, and leave for half an hour. Rub the fabric with soap again and rinse thoroughly. Additionally, wash it in a washing machine with a suitable setting.

How and with what to wash a pencil from a canvas

Another simple but effective remedy is Antipyatin soap. It is used in exactly the same way as laundry soap. Soak the dirty area, rub thoroughly with a bar of soap, let it sit for 20 minutes, rub with soap again and rinse thoroughly in clean water. All that remains is to wash the product in the washing machine.

Some more effective ways:

1. Gel "Vanish". Prepare a plastic cup, pour a little gel into it (about half). The amount of gel will depend on the size of the contamination. Place in a bowl (without water) and leave for 4 hours. Add water, rub the contaminated areas with laundry soap, and leave again for several hours. Additionally, scrub the fabric with a brush (light movements), rinse and wash in the washing machine. If dirt remains, repeat the procedure again.
2. If you use a pencil for marking, starch the fabric before embroidering. After finishing work, simply wash the product with detergent. The fingerprint marks will easily come off along with the starch.
3. If the marks are not very strong, try erasing the pencil with a simple school eraser.
4. Pour warm water into a basin, add 2-3 caps of Ariel, stir the contents a little, immerse the embroidery or sewing, stir again and leave overnight. Wash the product in the morning and rinse in clean water.
5. Treat the item with detergent, rinse in cold water, add 2-3 drops of ammonia, treat the fabric with detergent again and rinse in clean water.
6. Roll a small ball from the bread crumb, place it in your palm and “roll” it over the contaminated surface. Breadcrumbs literally “roll out” the fingerprint marks. To begin with, you can practice on paper. Finally, blow off the bread crumbs and wash the items if necessary.
7. If all else fails, try drastic measures. For example, use WD-40. Spray a small area and then gently rub with a cloth. If the fabric is delicate, try this method of application. Spray paper napkins with WD-40 and apply to the stain on both sides. Leave the wipes on for 2 minutes and rub a few drops of dish detergent into the stain. Gradually, the napkins will begin to color, absorbing the pencil marks. Change napkins every 2 minutes. Wash the fabric in the washing machine.
8. If you need to remove crayon from upholstery or carpet, try using a dull knife. After most of the dirt has been removed, moisten it with WD-40 and leave for 5 minutes. Rub the mark with a stiff brush, treat with a paper napkin, add another drop of WD-40, add a couple of drops of detergent, scrub the mark with a brush, and moisten with a damp washcloth.

Removing makeup stains from fabric can be a daunting task if you don't know a few simple rules. Keep in mind that different cosmetics react differently to detergents and the success of the wash depends on whether you make the right decision in each case.

When removing stains, it is important to consider not only the composition of the substance that led to the contamination, but also the composition of the fabric. So, for example, if we are talking about such delicate fabrics as silk or fine wool, and the stain is clearly not easy, then you should put aside experiments and contact professional cleaning. In such cases, it is better to rely on experience and reassure yourself that if the situation worsens, you will be compensated for your loss.

Sometimes you have to struggle to get some makeup stains out.

A few simple rules

• If you get a stain on your clothing, never rub it with paper or a towel. To remove moisture that has not yet been absorbed, blot the stain with a paper towel straight up and down. If you rub the stain, you will most likely make it worse;
• Don't use hot water unless you know for sure it will help. Decorative cosmetics use persistent dyes that will only harden when exposed to high temperatures;
• Do not use regular cosmetic soap. Some soaps contain fragrances and cosmetic ingredients that will make the situation worse;
• Take care of the stain as soon as possible. This will significantly increase your chances of success;
• Hand wash tough stains, but avoid rubbing the fabric. If the stain has a crusty residue on the surface, the best way to remove the excess is to scrape it off with a plastic spoon;
• If possible, test your bleach or detergent on a small area of ​​the stain, in an area that is not very noticeable;
• Place a few drops of stain remover directly onto the stain. If the stain is very fresh and you don't have a stain remover on hand, you can use a 2:1 ratio of dishwashing detergent with water;
• Don't rub cloth against cloth when washing off your makeup. There is a high chance that in this case you will get two spots instead of one. This is especially true for lipstick. Pinch the cloth between your thumb and forefinger and try to remove the stain this way. Don't skimp on the detergent;
• Do not put clothes in the dryer until you are sure the stain has completely disappeared. Drying sets most difficult stains firmly;
• If possible, do not rush to remove the stain with what you have at hand. Just 10 years ago, you had to use a variety of tricky methods to remove stains. However, now the choice of stain removers is quite wide and you can choose something for any type of fabric. And cosmetics during this time have become much more insidious;
• Mascara and eyeliner are often oil-based, so in addition to removing the paint, you'll also have to think about removing the oil stain. Most types of eyeliner and mascara can be easily removed with a 2:1 mixture of dish detergent and water. If the stain is more serious and you have White Spirit or another high-quality solvent on hand that does not leave residue, you can use it. However, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area of ​​fabric. Alternatively, you can use lighter fluid. Be careful when using it, it is highly flammable;
• Some people recommend using Coca Cola to remove stains. It is actually quite effective on some types of pollution. However, remember that white fabric will definitely fade and you will encounter a new problem;
• Removing makeup stains is a repeatable process. If the stain does not come out after the first treatment, treat again. If you need to take a break, leave the stain soaked in stain remover, but never dry the fabric until it is completely gone;
• Many types of lipstick can be easily removed with alcohol;
• Liquid makeup foundation often washes off well with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution;
• Blush, eye shadow and powdered makeup base will come off when treated with a paste of washing powder (Automatic) and water;

General washing process for clothes with difficult stains

• Treat the stain with a stain remover or a paste of washing powder and water;
• Rub the stain lightly with your fingers and rinse in warm water;
• Soak your clothes in a good bleach or stain remover that uses oxygen. Leave for at least 8 hours. If the stain remains after this, repeat soaking;
• Wash as usual;
• If you “planted” a stain on clothes that require exclusively dry cleaning, then, unfortunately, you will only be helped by professional dry cleaning;
• Hair dye stains are the hardest to remove. It usually helps to blot the stain with isopropyl alcohol until the stain dissolves. White Spirit or lighter fluid also works well. But when removing paint stains, you need to be especially careful.

Just 10 years ago, in the absence of professional detergents on store shelves, removing cosmetic stains from fabric was quite problematic, and it was necessary to use improvised methods. Now you just need to keep a small package of professional stain remover on hand, which will make your life much easier in an emergency. However, remember that using a stain remover, although it makes the process easier, does not replace the advice given in this article.