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How to remove burn marks from clothing? A simple trick with ingredients we all have on hand

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But sometimes you think of something else for a moment, or you set your iron a little too high for the fabric you’re ironing, and disaster strikes. A burn mark gets stuck on the fabric and you don’t know what to do. It’s impossible to wear it as is and throwing it away is out of the question. Fortunately, there are tips for removing this unsightly mark. There are three on the La Belle Adresse website, including a really simple one, for which you’ll only need ingredients you most likely already have at home: Marseille soap and white vinegar. The simple trick to remove an iron burn mark from clothing
“Thanks to its vegetable oils, Marseille soap is known for its softness and cleaning power. It is also very effective in removing an iron burn mark from clothing!”, we can read on the website specializing in care and cleaning tips.

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To tackle your burn stain, you will need to grate some Marseille soap. “Mix the shavings with white vinegar (two tablespoons) and fine salt (two teaspoons).”
You will then place this mixture on the burn mark and let it work for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Let the fabric dry and then inspect it. If the stain has not disappeared the first time, repeat the same process. However, if you do not have Marseille soap or white vinegar, you will find two other tips on La Belle Adresse, one with hydrogen peroxide, and the other with lemon juice.

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