How to Remove Black Soot From Fabric

How to Remove Black Soot From Fabric
Written By
Antonia Sorin
Antonia Sorin
Published: Dec 18, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Bucket
  • 1 cup powdered laundry detergent
  • 4 quarts of hot water
  1. Place 1 cup powdered laundry detergent in a bucket.

  2. Add 4 quarts of hot water to the bucket.

  3. Stir the water in the bucket until the powdered laundry detergent has dissolved.

  4. Add the stained clothing to the bucket. Allow the clothing to soak overnight.

  5. Launder and dry as usual.

Tips

If the clothing is heavily covered in soot, repeat the steps and soak the garment again before laundering.

Warnings

Don't pre-soak dry-clean-only fabric to remove the soot. The water will damage the fabric. Take the garment to your usual dry cleaners instead.

Photo Credits

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Antonia Sorin

Antonia Sorin started writing in 2004. She is an independent writer, filmmaker and motion graphics designer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has completed work for the Long Leaf Opera Company, the former Exploris Museum and the…

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