Cleaning any infusion on clothes is complicated due to its components, but as Argentines we are constantly exposed to its stains.
He mate It is the most popular hot infusion in the country, being the most consumed and traditionally intended for breakfast and snacks. However, its consumption is not limited to these hours, and there are people who can spending all day with the thermos next to you and accompanying every moment with mate in hand.
The problem with this drink is that it stains clothes a lot. Being a light green color, any garment that comes into contact with the infusion will suffer from a brownish stain that is very difficult to remove. Below we leave you three homemade cleaning tricks to get rid of them and leave your garment as good as new.
Cleaning tips to remove stains from matte
These tips won’t take you long and can rescue clothes you thought were lost.
Clean mate with vinegar
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One of the quickest ways is to soak the dirty area of the clothing with white vinegar. It is important to do this before putting the stained garment in the washing machine and let it sit for a few minutes, at least 10 or 15 if possible. After this time you can rinse it well with plenty of water at room temperature and wash the clothes.
Clean mate stains with baking soda
Another classic way to clean difficult stains on clothes and also stains from yerba mate infusions is with baking soda.
You have to mix a teaspoon in a glass of plain water and add this mixture little by little to the stain. As a tool to help you, you can use a toothbrush that you no longer use to rub on the stain and speed up the process. Let it sit for a few minutes and send it to the washing machine.
Clean mate stains with lemon
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This option is similar to the vinegar option. You just have to squeeze a lemon into a glass and slowly pour it onto the item of clothing until the dirty area is thoroughly soaked and impregnated.
You should also do this before washing the clothes and let it sit, although this option takes a little longer. Leave it for approximately 25 minutes. After this time, rinse it well with room temperature water and that’s it. You can now wash it.
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