How to remove salt stains from pants

Of all the things we can think of that stain our clothes- wine, coffee, cooking oils, or even blood– salt probably doesn’t come to mind. But the truth is that salt residue from icy roads or driveways can do a number on our pants, especially denim jeans. Salt stains, or snow stains, aren’t the easiest to remove; the dusty residue is quite a pain to remove and could take a couple of tries before you’re able to see a difference. Here are some tips for removing salt stains from your pants.

Always Check the Cleaning Labels

Before you attempt to remove a salt stain, or any stain, from a garment, make sure you read the label carefully. Certain materials shouldn’t be washed in high temperatures or be treated with stain removers or chemicals or bleach. Check your pants’ cleaning label before beginning any DIY stain removal.

The Vinegar Method

Some salt stains can be treated with a simple vinegar solution you can make at home. To try this method, you’ll need:

• Distilled White Vinegar
• Laundry Detergent
• Soft Bristled Brush

Once you have the necessary materials, follow these steps:

1. Rinse the salt-covered area of the pants in cold water.
2. Use the brush to scrub off any solid particles of salt that the water didn’t’ dissolve.
3. Wash your pants in the washing machine using your regular detergent and usual washing cycle.
4. Once the pants have been washed, use a solution of 1 tablespoon of vinegar to one quart of water and apply with a damp cloth.
5. After blotting the salt stains with the vinegar-soaked cloth, wash again in the washing machine.

When All Else Fails, Trust the Experts

If washing and vinegar treatment still hasn’t removed the salt stains from your pants, it’s time to leave it to the experts. Your professional Boston dry cleaner will be able to remove stubborn stains from all your garments, including those pesky, salty stains. Using professional equipment and products that aren’t available for home use, your dry cleaner has experience removing all sorts of stains from all kinds of clothes. Don’t drive yourself crazy messing with pesky, salty stains, drop it off at the dry cleaners, and go about your day. Problem solved!

About Utopia Cleaners

Utopia Cleaners offers dry cleaning services and wash and fold services to the communities in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Wellesley, Belmont, Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Brookline, Everett, Chelsea, Medford, and Lexington via dry cleaning delivery service and laundry drop off service. Other services include shirt laundry, alterations, and wedding gown preservation.

Photo by Alice Donovan Rouse on Unsplash