How to remove a brown stain from an accident on a swimsuit?

We've all been there: a perfect day at the beach, a refreshing swim, and then... the surprise. A period blood stain appears on your swimsuit. 😰 Don't panic, it's a common issue and there are effective solutions to remove a brown stain from your swimsuit. Because we have all had this kind of experienceswimsuit accident.

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The first time I wanted remove a brown stain from my swimsuit, I immediately put my (cream) swimsuit in the washing machine... As a result, the stain has faded a bit, but it's still there. So like many of us, my instinct was to call grandma for advice.

Today, I share with you all the grandma's tips to face these swimwear accidents.

Tip #1: Never wash a stained jersey without treating the brown stain

Lorsqu’on met un maillot de bain taché à la machine, la chaleur va “cuire” la tache et il sera bien plus difficile d'enlever la tache brune de ton maillot par la suite. La chaleur va la fixer sur le maillot et dans bon nombre de cas, tu peux lui dire adieu.

If, like me, you have your favorite swimsuits, here are the tips my grandmother gave me to prevent this from happening again.

Tip #2: Rinse the brown stain from your swimsuit with cold water

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Dès que tu remarques une tache brune sur ton maillot, rince-le immédiatement à l'eau froide. 💧

L’eau froide empêche le sang de coaguler et facilite ainsi son élimination. Frotte doucement pour faire partir le maximum de sang, mais sans trop insister pour ne pas abîmer le tissu.

Tip #3: Use a stain remover before washing your swimsuit

Once the brown stain rinsed, apply a stain remover specifically designed for blood stains. These products are formulated to break down the proteins in blood and remove them effectively. 🧴

You can find them in all major supermarkets, and generally, they last quite a long time. Apply it directly to the brown spot and let it work. for about ten minutes.

If you prefer a natural and more economical solution, here are all grandma's tips:

1. Marseille Soap

This classic is formidable to remove brown stainsMoisten the stain, generously rub it with Marseille soap, and let it sit for an hour before rinsing. Repeat the process if necessary.

2. Baking soda

Baking soda is an excellent cleaning agent. Create a dough with water and apply it to the brown spot. Let it sit for half an hour before rinsing with cold water.

If you had a swimsuit accident, but that you did not take care of it directly, let this solution act longer. This will remove the brown stain in most cases.

3. Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is very effective on the light fabricsApply directly to the blood stain, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water.

However, be careful: test it on a small area before using it for avoid any discoloration.

4. Aspirin

Dissolve an aspirin tablet in a little water to obtain a liquid solution. Apply this solution to the stain, let it sit for about twenty minutes, then rinse with cold water. The salicylic acid contained in aspirin helps to decompose the blood of the brown stain.

5. White vinegar

White vinegar is a natural cleaner which works well on blood stains. Soak a cloth in vinegar, blot the stain and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing.

It's simple, natural, and effective. 

6. Salt

For a quick solution, mix a tablespoon of salt with water cold, apply to the stain and let it sit for an hour. The salt helps to absorb the blood and to detach the stain from the fibers of the fabric.

Tip #4: Wash your swimsuit to completely remove the brown stain

Après avoir utilisé un détachant, lave ton maillot de bain à la main à l’eau froide ou en machine avec un cycle délicat (max 30°). 🧺

Utilise une lessive douce pour ne pas abîmer le tissu, et ajoute éventuellement un peu de bicarbonate de soude dans le tambour pour renforcer l’action nettoyante. 🧼 Une fois le lavage terminé, laisse sécher à l’air libre, de préférence à l’ombre pour éviter que le soleil ne décolore le tissu.

The brown stains on a swimsuit can be bothersome, but they are not a foregone conclusion! 😊 With the right techniques and a little patience, you can find your swimsuit like new. Whether you choose classic stain removers or grandmother's tips, the important thing is to act quickly and always use cold water first, never directly in the machine. Now, you no longer have to fear the swimsuit accidents.