Washing school uniforms can undeniably be tricky. Heaps of laundry containing grass stains from rolling on the ground during playtime, ink or paint stains from getting creative in class, and grotesque gum on the school skirt’s bottom from riding the bus – these are definitely not something you’d want.

However, don’t fret. In this post, we’ve compiled some school uniform cleaning hacks that can help you get rid of stains in no time.

Here are few school uniform cleaning tips and tricks to make sure your clothes look as good as new and last longer: 

Tip #1: Use alcohol to remove ink/grass stains.

Removing ink stains from uniforms becomes a regular occurrence, especially if your children are young. But rubbing alcohol on permanent ink stains can indeed make it easier for you to get rid of them. Just be sure to always test this hack on a small concealed area before going all in. For this hack, you can use a clean paper towel to rub alcohol onthe stained markings.

While you’re rubbing ensure to dry the area to continuously. The ink will notspread. The goal is simply to dilute the stain making it far easier to completely eliminate in the wash. This hack is equally useful for grass stains.

Tip #2: Use ice cubes to remove wet gum.

When chewing gum somehow finds its way onto your child’s school uniform, it might feel like a losing war against this pesky glue. But we have good news to turn things around. There are some clever (yet simple) hacks to remove wet gum without damaging your child’s school uniform.

Simply, open the freezer and get your ice tray out. Take one ice cube and start rubbing it on the gum. Cooling the wet gum enables it to harden entirely. Next, take a pointed object (such as a spoon or knife) to scrape it off. Remember to scrape the hardened gum immediately or else it’ll soften up again.

Tip #3: Use lemon juice and baking soda for whiter shirts

To keep your child’s white school shirt nice and bright, consider using a combo of laundry detergent, lemon juice, and baking soda. If the hack seems too risky for you, consider contacting a professional dry cleaner.

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Until then, use these school uniform cleaning tips and tricks come to make your clothes last longer.