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Vaping may be a cleaner experience than standard smoking. However, spilling the vape juice could mean staining your clothes. While vape juice can’t permanently stain your clothing, it does leave visible, temporary stains. Specific e-juices containing resin can stain fabrics and your teeth, making them harder to get rid of.
Spills from vape juices without resin are easier to remove, regardless of the clothing’s fabric. When handling stains, it’s vital to act fast because, at times, they might become prominent if ignored. Here’s how to get vape liquid out of clothes.
1. Use dishwashing detergent
Propylene glycol, the nicotine carrier, is the element that makes it challenging to get vape liquid out of your clothes because of the oily stain they create. With a liquid dishwashing detergent, you can pretreat the stain while the fabric is still dry to remove the oil particles stuck on the clothing.
Start by applying the dishwashing detergent directly onto the stain, then massage it in. leave it for about five minutes to allow the liquid to be broken down, and rinse it with warm water. This will remove much of the stain. You can then machine wash the fabric to get the remaining stain out.
2. Try blotting the excess e-juice
If you spill more than a few drops or a whole vape juice tube on your clothes, you want to remove the excess so it doesn’t go through the fabric. Using a wet washcloth, gently dab on the juice to absorb the extra fluid, preventing your clothes from soaking. Don’t press the cloth hard on the fabric because the vape juice might reach deep into your clothes. Repeat the process with a clean, fresh washcloth every two or three cycles to blot the fluid. Once you’re sure that most of the juice or blemish is out, stop the process.
3. Use a bleach
The stain on your fabrics may sometimes be caused by the vape juice coloring rather than the propylene glycol. As such, you’ll need a bleach to treat it. However, ensure that your clothes are bleach-friendly before trying this method. Since bleach stains colored fabrics, be cautious and use it only on white ones. Consider this option your last resort, or use it when necessary to remove vape juice stains from your clothes.
4. Consider Oxiclean
Oxiclean is an excellent solution for removing vape juice stains from your clothes. It not only removes fresh stains but old ones too. Unlike most cleaners that darken or lighten the areas around the stain, Oxiclean returns a fabric’s original color, keeping it even and giving this solution an edge over the rest. To get rid of the e-juice stain on your fabric:
- Take a scoop of Oxiclean and pour it over the stain
- Add a few water drops, then rub the stain with your finger to get as much Oxy into the clothing as possible
- With warm water in a washer and a gentle wash setting, clean your fabric
If the vape juice stain is old, you might have to repeat the process several times to eliminate it.
5. Use tide
Tide is an excellent option for removing vape juice stains. Nevertheless, you must pre-soak your fabric to eradicate the stains. A limitation to the tide solution is that it performs better on small-size vape juice stains than on significant ones. Nonetheless, it doesn’t affect the fabric’s quality or color.
6. Consider a dry cleaning service
Dry cleaning is an efficient way to remove vape juice stains because it can dissolve oily residues, effectively eliminating them. Dry cleaners have the necessary experience, knowledge, and skill to handle any stain, making them an excellent option for your vape juice stains. They’re convenient, especially if you’re too busy to address the e-juice stain promptly. When choosing a dry cleaning service, ensure they don’t use a wet cleaning method on oily stains as this could tarnish your clothes.
7. Use baking soda and vinegar
Baking soda and vinegar are excellent ways to remove stains from your clothes. Start by sprinkling baking soda on the stain and allow it to sit for about 30 minutes. If the stain is old, you can leave it overnight. In a ratio of 1:1, mix white vinegar and water, then spray the solution onto the stain. After it starts foaming and sinking into the clothing, use a bristle brush or an old toothbrush to gently scrub the stain with water and soap. Once the stain is gone, dab the area with a dry cloth and let it air dry.
Endnote
Removing e-liquid stains from your clothes may seem difficult. However, these methods can help you get them out of your clothes.