To treat small wounds, Betadine is practical, because it don't sting.
On the other hand, Betadine stains... And I can tell you that it is among the most difficult stains to remove!
Fortunately, there are simple and effective tips for removing Betadine or eosin stains without damaging textiles.
Here are 4 quick and easy tips to remove a Betadine stain without leaving traces . Watch:
To remove the Betadine stain, soak it in 70° alcohol, on the back and the front of the garment.
You will see the stain disappear in just a few minutes.
Then, soak the garment in a basin of soapy water and rub the stain area vigorously.
All that remains is to rinse and machine wash as usual.
Dakin or Dakin water is an antiseptic solution that is not colored and does not sting...
...which generally makes it a mother's best friend when it comes to treating children's ailments.
Who would have thought, an antiseptic gets rid of the stains of another antiseptic!
If you have a Betadine stain on a light-coloured garment, use a few drops of Dakin water to soak the stain.
Leave on for about 10 minutes, rinse and machine wash as usual.
Please note that Dakin water can discolor fabrics, so use it only on white textiles.
The great classic of natural stain removers:white vinegar.
Soak the stained garment overnight in a basin with 250 ml of white vinegar and 1.5 liters of water.
The next day, rinse and machine wash as normal.
If you have dropped Betadine on the floor, consider using white vinegar (except on marble).
Here is the nurses' trick when they stain their gowns with Betadine:Spasfon ampoules.
You know that medicine that relieves stomach pain.
It is available over the counter in pharmacies and will help you get rid of these stains.
Simply soak the stain with Spasfon, leave to act and machine wash.
There you go, you now know how to remove a mark of Betadine without leaving a trace :-)
In any case, know that the most important thing to remove a Betadine stain is to act quickly.
Why ? Because a dry stain is much more difficult to remove.
These tricks work for all types of fabric and clothes:shirt, t-shirt, jeans, blouse... and even on the skin.
