How to remove stains from clothes with baking soda? (6 other ways)
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Reviewer bio
Dr Anny Manrich PhD is a food Engineer with expertise in Food Technology, Natural Polymers, Edible Films, Enzymes, and Nanotechnology. She writes and reviews content on these topics.
Dr Anny Manrich’s Highlights:
- Research and Technology at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation
- PhD in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Biochemistry at the Federal University of Sao Carlos/ Brazil and a one-year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich/ Germany
- Bachelor of Food Engineering at the University of Campinas/ Brazil and a one-year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich/ Germany
“To solve a problem, global vision and multifactorial understanding are necessary. Therefore, in addition to expertise, one should seek multidisciplinary thinking connected with science and reality” – Dr Anny Manrich, PhD.
Professional Experience:
Dr Anny Manrich’s Experience Joining the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, as soon as she completed her doctorate,
Dr Anny Manrich has worked on several projects, including the more than three-year partnership project with BRF, a major food producer in Brazil. As a postdoctoral fellow.
Dr Anny Manrich has also contributed to several business consultancies and research projects of the National Nanotechnology Laboratory System in areas such as food technology, fibres, films and coatings and Nanotechnology; in a very determined way, having a great team relationship, being creative and committed.
Growing concerns about the safe introduction of nanomaterials into today’s life emphasises the need to create regulatory documentation in front of characterising, using and testing them. Dr Anny Manrich worked for two years on a characterization project for nanoscale materials, with the aim of exploring their possible health effects.
Despite not having specific academic training in packaging or polymeric films, Dr Anny Manrich works at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation in areas of edible and biodegradable films produced from agricultural waste and in the development of films with greater resistance to water, having articles published in renowned scientific journals, which demonstrates her multidisciplinary understanding and creativity.
In addition, she worked for four years as a consultant to a food company to develop a line of snacks that are healthy and that add functional ingredients, physiologically active compounds that bring health benefits, made from fruits and vegetables, enabling diet improvement, disease prevention and reduction of nutritional deficiencies.
Dr Anny Manrich participated as a member of the examination board for two Master’s exams and one PhD exam at the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Federal University of São Carlos.
Education:
- 2001 Bachelor in Food Engineering at the State University of Campinas, Brazil
- 1999 One year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich
- 2004 Master in Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
- 2012 PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
- 2010 One year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich
The main publications of Dr. Anny Manrich are:
Articles
Manrich, A., Moreira, F. K., Otoni, C. G., Lorevice, M. V., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. (2017). Hydrophobic edible films made up of tomato cutin and pectin. Carbohydrate Polymers, 164, 83-91.
Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Martins, H. H. A., Manrich, A., Otoni, C. G., Carvalho, E. E. N., … & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Correlating emulsion characteristics with the properties of active starch films loaded with lemongrass essential oil. Food Hydrocolloids, 100, 105428.
Norcino, L. B., Mendes, J. F., Natarelli, C. V. L., Manrich, A., Oliveira, J. E., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Pectin films loaded with copaiba oil nanoemulsions for potential use as bio-based active packaging. Food Hydrocolloids, 106, 105862.
Manrich, Anny, et al. Immobilization of trypsin on chitosan gels: Use of different activation protocols and comparison with other supports. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 43.1 (2008): 54-61.
Manrich, Anny; Komesu, Andrea ; Adriano, Wellington Sabino; Tardioli, Paulo Waldir ; Giordano, Raquel Lima Camargo . Immobilization and Stabilization of Xylanase by Multipoint Covalent Attachment on Agarose and on Chitosan Supports. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, v. 161, p. 455-467, 2010.
Mendes, J. F., Martins, J. T., Manrich, A., Neto, A. S., Pinheiro, A. C. M., Mattoso, L. H. C., & Martins, M. A. (2019). Development and physical-chemical properties of pectin film reinforced with spent coffee grounds by continuous casting. Carbohydrate polymers, 210, 92-99..
Milessi, T. S., Kopp, W., Rojas, M. J., Manrich, A., Baptista-Neto, A., Tardioli, P. W., … & Giordano, R. L. (2016). Immobilization and stabilization of an endoxylanase from Bacillus subtilis (XynA) for xylooligosaccharides (XOs) production. Catalysis Today, 259, 130-139.
Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Manrich, A., Pinheiro, A. C. M., Oliveira, J. E., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Development, physical‐chemical properties, and photodegradation of pectin film reinforced with malt bagasse fibers by continuous casting. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 137(39), 49178.
Mendes, J. F., Martins, J. T., Manrich, A., Luchesi, B. R., Dantas, A. P. S., Vanderlei, R. M., … & Martins, M. A. (2021). Thermo-physical and mechanical characteristics of composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) e spent coffee grounds (SCG). Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29, 2888-2900..
Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Martins, H. H., Manrich, A., Otoni, C. G., Carvalho, E. E. N., … & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2021). Development of quaternary nanocomposites made up of cassava starch, cocoa butter, lemongrass essential oil nanoemulsion, and brewery spent grain fibers. Journal of Food Science, 86(5), 1979-1996.
Manrich, A., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2021). Manufacture and performance of peanut skin cellulose nanocrystals. Scientia Agricola, 79.
Nascimento, V. M., Manrich, A., Tardioli, P. W., de Campos Giordano, R., de Moraes Rocha, G. J., & Giordano, R. D. L. C. (2016). Alkaline pretreatment for practicable production of ethanol and xylooligosaccharides. Bioethanol, 2(1)..
Manrich, Anny, de Oliveira, J. E., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. C. Physicochemical and Thermal Characterization of the Spirulina platensis. J. Agric. Sci. Technol. B, v. 10, p. 298-307, 2020.
Book Chapter
Terra, I. A. A., Aoki, P. H., Delezuk, J. A. D. M., Martins, M. A., Manrich, A., Silva, M. J., … & Miranda, P. B. (2022). Técnicas de Caracterização de Polímeros. Nanotecnologia Aplicada a Polímeros, 614.
Conference Papers
Ferreira, L. F., Luvizaro, L. B., Manrich, A., Martins, M. A., Júnior, M. G., & Dias, M. V. (2017). Comparação da estabilidade de suspensões poliméricas de amido/tocoferol e quitosana/tocoferol. In: CONGRESSO BRASILEIRO DE POLÍMEROS, 14., 2017, Águas de Lindóia, SP.
Manrich, A., Hubinger, S. Z., & Paris, E. C. (2017). Citotoxicidade causada por nanomateriais: avaliação do micronúcleo. In: WORKSHOP DA REDE DE NANOTECNOLOGIA APLICADA AO AGRONEGÓCIO, 9., 2017, São Carlos. Anais… São Carlos: Embrapa Instrumentação, 2017. p. 655-658.
Manrich, Anny, et al. Immobilization and Stabilization of Xylanase by multipoint covalent attachment on Glyoxyl Agarose Support. The 31st Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. 2009.
Manrich, Anny, et al. Application of immobilized xylanase on hydrolysis of soluble wood hemicelluloses after using microwave and organosolv pre-treatments. The 32nd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. 2010.
You can view some of Dr Anny’s work below and links to her professional profile.
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anny-Manrich-2
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Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Ea9qpr0AAAAJ
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In this brief guide, we will be answering ‘how to remove stains from clothes with baking soda?’ Also, we will discuss some other common household ingredients to remove any stains.
How to remove stains from clothes with baking soda?
Baking soda is also known as bicarbonate soda or sodium bicarbonate, a common household ingredient that has been used to remove stubborn stains from stovetops, utensils and even clothes.
To remove stains from clothes all you need to do is mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda with ¼ cup of water to form a paste. You may apply this paste wherever your stain is with the help of a brush if needed. Leave it to dry for 30 minutes. Wash like you normally would.
You may use this paste of sweat stains, collar rings, rust stains or even fresh grease stains. This paste is safe enough to use to clean cloth diapers.
Why is baking soda used to remove stains from clothes?
Baking soda is slightly alkaline in nature, due to this it makes it easy for it to neutralize acidic things, such as removing certain pesticides and odors. It also has the ability to gently wiggle in between the stain and fabric.
As it dries down it takes the trapped stain with it leaving your cloth with no stain and no to minimal damage.
What other things can be done to remove certain stains?
Baking soda is effective in getting rid of any stains. However, if it has not worked as effectively then there are a few other options, which might be;
Using vinegar
Distilled white vinegar works as well as any other store-bought stain removers do. For perspiration stains and odor or even deodorant stains, you can rub straight vinegar onto the stained area before washing the garment.
You can also use vinegar to remove scorch marks or coffee stains, all you gotta do is directly apply undiluted vinegar to stains and then wash as usual.
Vinegar can also take the yellow tint out of your whites, wool or silks. Just fill a bucket with 1 pint of water and add a tablespoon of vinegar, you can either dip your fabric or sponge the vinegar solution on the fabric and then wash to take the yellow out.
You can also remove grass stains by simply mixing 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water and rubbing it into the grass stain. Using a toothbrush lightly scrub the solution into the stain, then rinse.
Pre-soaking prior to washing
Stains like blood stains can be easily removed by soaking the fabric in cold water. This gently dilutes the blood removing the stain off your cloth. Remember not to use hot water as it will only set the stain in.
Stains like ketchup or sauce stains can also be removed by soaking. Simply use a knife or fork to remove any excess ketchup or sauce and to avoid rubbing it into the fabric, then run cold water through the back of the stain to push it out.
Rub liquid laundry detergent into the area with a toothbrush and wash like normal.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is also effective in removing stains, especially wine stains. Let’s face it; we are all guilty of accidentally spilling wine all over the whites and no matter how much you wash it the stain does not seem to fade. Well, we will help you.
Just combine equal parts hydrogen peroxide and dish soap and dab the mix onto the stain. Leave to sit for 2 minutes and then blot. Or, cover the stain with a layer of salt, then pour club soda on top. Let sit for an hour, brush the salt off and blot.
Rubbing alcohol
Rubbing alcohol also works well in removing stains of ink. Just dip a cotton ball in the rubbing alcohol and dab the cotton over the stain with a paper towel behind the fabric to prevent the stain from bleeding. Run the cloth under water and repeat if needed.
Shaving foam
Stains like foundation stains can be eliminated with shaving foam. All you gotta do is apply a good squirt of shaving foam over the stain and let it dry for a few minutes and wash like you normally would. The stain will be gone.
Using lemon
Lemon juice also works well in removing stains. Just directly apply lemon juice over stains and leave for a while. After that, wash like you normally would.
If you want to learn about the difference between baking soda and baking powder, please refer here.
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Conclusion
In this brief guide, we answered ‘how to remove stains from clothes with baking soda?’ Also, we have discussed some other common household ingredients to remove any stains.
Hopefully, you found this guide helpful and informative. In case of any queries or comments please do let us know.
