Linens can instantly enhance a room by adding warmth, color, texture and an element of style. But keeping those sheets towels, duvets, comforters and blankets in pristine condition can be a Herculean task.
The earlier you see and treat a stain, the better your chance at removing it. That is why it is imperative that you and your staff inspect linens immediately upon cleaning a room, and treat stains upon discovery. We recommend keeping stain remover products with you when changing/cleaning a room. It is so much easier to see the stain on a sheet while still on the bed or a stain on a towel or wash cloth when removing it from bathroom.
Spot Stains before the Wash
Always inspect linens before removing them from the room. If you see a stain, you can pre-treat it immediately before taking the linens to the laundry room. If you are not certain what type of stain it is, add masking tape to the stain and treat it when it gets to the laundry room.
If you recognize the type of stain but cannot treat it right away, add some tape, mark type of stain found on the item and treat in the laundry room. This way it does not go into the washing machine without pre-treating. You can also use a safety pin on the stained area to alert whoever is doing the laundry to pre-treat before adding to the washing machine.
This is especially important with a sheet, pillowcase, towel or washcloth, where most makeup stains will occur. You do not want to miss a stain before laundering your fabrics. It’s next to impossible to get a stain out once an item has been washed and dried.
By Susan Sternthal, InnStyle
Stain Removal on Linens