Nowadays, there are many different types of raincoats on the market such as: raincoat sets, one-piece raincoats, batwing raincoats, raincoat sets, one-piece raincoats… Each type has its own characteristics that are suitable for the needs and preferences of each person, but no matter what type of raincoat it is, it can become smelly or moldy if you don’t know how to clean and preserve it.
This article will help you solve that problem in just a few minutes!
How to remove the smell from raincoats
Washing raincoats
First, prepare some washing powder or hand wash liquid. Then, dip the raincoat in clean water to remove the dirt on the surface.
Next, if using washing powder, dilute the soap and gently brush it with a soft brush to avoid tearing the raincoat. Finally, rinse or spray water from top to bottom so that the dirt flows down and does not spread to other areas of the coat.
Additionally, you can also reuse the fabric softener water after washing to remove the smell from the raincoat. If you have finished washing, wring the raincoat multiple times without twisting it, then hang it up to dry. After draining the water, the raincoat will be clean and no longer smelly.
Using vinegar
If the raincoat is left for a long time or stored immediately after getting wet without drying, it may have mold and an unpleasant smell. At this time, don’t worry too much because the surface of the raincoat is easy to clean. You just need to use a soft cloth, dip it in some vinegar, then wipe it over the smelly mold. After that, rinse and hang it up to allow the raincoat to drain and dry.
Using lemon
Lemon is the next effective solution that you can use to solve this problem. You just need to use a slice of lemon or lemon juice soaked in a soft cloth and rub it on the areas with stains or mold, then sun-dry it until it’s dry.
After the raincoat is dry, you should use fabric softener and clean water to continue the steps of eliminating the smell and making the raincoat smell good. Remember, after you have thoroughly washed it with fabric softener, you should sun-dry it in a cool place to completely eliminate the smell and restore a pleasant scent!
Preserving raincoats to avoid odors
If you don’t have time to wash the raincoat after using it in the rain, don’t hang it up to dry immediately. Instead, dip the raincoat up and down in the water vigorously to partially remove sand and dirt, then hang it up.
Hang the raincoat right after this step at a ventilated place with wind and proper height, avoid touching the ground, which can cause dirtiness. This way, the raincoat will naturally drain and dry without becoming wrinkled.
Finally, fold it carefully and neatly when the raincoat is dry.
Some other notes when cleaning and preserving raincoats that you need to know
In general, washing raincoats is relatively easy, but if raincoats accidentally encounter problems such as mold, stubborn dirt, don’t rush to throw them away!
Here are some notes and solutions for you to apply:
– Moldy raincoats: You can use a soft cloth soaked in a mixture of vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio to clean the moldy areas. If possible, you should rinse the whole raincoat with water to limit the occurrence of mold in other areas. Finally, dry the raincoat.
– Raincoats with ink stains: In the case of raincoats with ink stains, don’t rush to throw them away, but wet the ink stains with lemon juice. Then, hang the raincoat under the sun and wash it again to have a clean and beautiful raincoat.
– Renewing raincoats: After a period of use, any item will become old and no longer beautiful like when it was new. To renew raincoats, you can buy bleach diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio and soak the raincoat for a short time. Note that the bleach must be diluted, otherwise, it will make the raincoat easily discolored.
– Raincoats with sticky rubber: Wrap the raincoat in a plastic bag and put it in the refrigerator for a few hours. The cold air will make the sticky rubber stiffen and automatically fall off.
Hopefully, with these tips, your raincoat will always be clean and fresh like new!
Source: PNVN
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