How to wash iodine

Iodine is a very useful medical device, it is used for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases, as well as for the treatment of wounds and cuts. When in contact with the drug, we often get dirty hands, surfaces or clothes, how to wash iodine in this case? Iodine, like green, belongs to the category of hard stains. But even if your thing is heavily soiled with a remedy, do not rush to throw it away! In this article we will give several effective ways how to wash iodine from clothes at home with folk and modern means.

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Than to wash iodine from clothes?

To wash iodine stains, you will need the following:

• laundry soap;
• dishwashing detergent;
• milk;
• starch, fresh potatoes;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• ammonia;
• alcohol-containing substances: vodka, cologne, etc.;
• ammonia;
• denatured alcohol;
• acetone, nail polish remover; ;
• soda;
• vinegar;
• Mole - a tool for cleaning pipes;
• sodium hyposulphite;
• Stain remover Vanish;
• pipette;
• toothbrush.

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Where to start?

Before you start to remove traces of medrazvor, pay attention to some of the recommendations:

• Handle stained areas always on the underside of the product.
• Flush the dirt from the edges to the middle to prevent it from spreading.
• Using the recommended product or solution, try it on the inconspicuous place of the product: the internal seam, spare shred.
• When removing stains, start with more gentle means.
• If you are working with a strong chemical, alternate the process with rinsing the product in clean water.
• To prevent the stain from being imprinted on the surface, pull the contaminated tissue onto the jar or cup.
• If the product is lined, support it and place a small plate covered with a clean white cloth.

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How quickly to wash iodine?

It's easiest to remove stains from iodine if they are fresh.

Method 1

The simplest version is a laundry soap, which is sure to be on hand in any house:

1. Wash off the main part of the contamination under running water.
2. Lather with soap.
3. Leave it for a while.
4. Wash in a washing machine with the addition of active powder.

Method 2

Apply concentrated dishwashing detergent:

1. Soiled place with plenty of gel.
2. Leave for 2-3 hours.
3. Rub until foam forms.
4. Rinse with chemicals.
5. Repeat if the traces are not completely removed.

Method 3

Use milk for natural iodine discoloration:

1. Wet cotton swab in milk.
2. Apply it for 10-20 minutes.
3. Wash with soap.
4. If iodine is not completely removed from the fabric, wash machine wash using a stain remover.

Method 4

In the deduction of such a complex contamination, potato starch will help you:

1. Pre-soak the stained tissue site in plain water.
2. Sprinkle abundantly with starch.
3. Use an old toothbrush to gently rub the gruel.
4. When the reagent becomes bluish, wash in cold water.

Method 5

If there was no starch at hand, use fresh potatoes:

1. Cut the tuber in half.
2. Wipe the contamination with halves on both sides before reaction occurs.
3. Wash thoroughly in cool water.

Method 6

Use medical alcohol or alcohol-containing substances:

1. Wet the cotton wool in alcohol.
2. Rub the dirt.
3. Wash with detergent.

Important! To remove iodine from colored fabrics, use only denatured alcohol.

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How else can iodine be taken off clothes?

The following methods are suitable if you have not seen the time of the appearance of spots from iodine and they are quite old.

Option 1

Use soda and vinegar in this way:

1. Sprinkle the problem area with soda.
2. Pour the vinegar.
3. Leave for 3-4 hours.
4. Brush the formed crust with a brush.
5. Rinse out.

Important! This method is not suitable for acetate, triacetate and nylon fabrics. Acid can damage the structure of the canvas.

Option 2

Nematore is a panacea for all spots, including suitable for removing iodine. Proceed as follows:

1. Make the alcohol solution in the proportion of 1 tbsp.for 1 glass of water.
2. Dampen the cotton swab in this liquid.
3. Carefully, in a circular motion, wash off the traces until they disappear completely.
4. Change the swab as it gets dirty.
5. Rinse out.
6. Repeat the procedure if necessary.

Option 3

To remove iodine from clothes hydrogen peroxide will help you:

1. Pour a little bit of this medical solution of any concentration into the stain.
2. Wait until it becomes discolored.
3. Wash with soap.

Important! Accurately use peroxide on colored and chemical fabrics - peroxide is an excellent bleach, therefore the canvas pattern can change.

Option 4

Remove the old stain from iodine with acetone or nail polish remover:

1. Dampen with a clean white cotton rag.
2. Rub away the problem areas.
3. Clean the cleaned place under running cool water.
4. Wash with aromatic additives.
5. Dry in a well-ventilated place.

Option 5

To save your favorite thing, you will need a chemical reagent to fix the photos - sodium hyposulphite. It can be purchased at a specialized photographic store. If it is already available, proceed as follows:

1. Dilute a small amount of the chemical in a glass of cold water.
2. Handle the area until the yellow traces are completely removed.
3. Rinse under running water.
4. Wash with high-active powder.

Option 6

To desaturate the stain from iodine, use the Mole Cleaner. Use it as follows:

1. Dilute ½ tsp.means in a glass of water.
2. Pipette the solution onto the trace of iodine.
3. Wait until the reaction occurs.
4. Rinse immediately with cool water to avoid deforming the fabric.
5. Wash with machine wash.

Important! This method is not suitable for delicate and colored fabrics.

Option 7

Universal remover for iodine with things is the stain remover Vanish Oxi Action. Before use, be sure to read the instructions, since a certain dose of the agent is recommended for a certain type of contamination and tissue. Next, wash iodine according to the following scheme:

1. Pre-soak the contamination.
2. Apply on specified time for exposure.
3. Wash machine wash with the addition of Vanish Oxi Action.

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Useful advices

• Do not wait for iodine to enter tissue, remove this medrauster as soon as possible.
• If you clean the product with strong chemical substances, be sure to ventilate the room.
• When using iodine, wear rubber gloves to avoid contamination of excess skin.
• Close the bottle with medical product.
• Keep stuff away from the wardrobe.

Now you know all the possible methods of rapid iodine removal from clothes, so even if such a problem occurs, it will not become very difficult for you. Take the most convenient option on your note, and check its effectiveness as soon as this trouble happens.