Potential Health Effects Skin : Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. Inhalation : No adverse effects expected when used as directed. Ingestion : May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach. May cause abdominal discomfort.
Skin reactions
An allergic reaction to stain removers can often lead to skin symptoms. This may include redness, itchiness, swelling, rashes, hives, or even blisters.
Protect your hands with rubber gloves and don't touch your eyes or skin while handling stain-removal chemicals. If you do accidentally touch your eyes, or spill chemicals on your skin, flush immediately with clear water. Remember that the fumes of solvents are toxic; work in a well-ventilated area.
There are reports that 1,2-dichloropropane, a constituent of many commercial solvents and stain removers in Italy, has caused severe liver damage and, sometimes, acute renal failure. Between 1980 and 1983 three cases of 1,2-dichloropropane intoxication (1 by ingestion, 2 by inhalation) were observed.
Unless specified on the packaging that the chemical is non-toxic when inhaled, you should assume that inhaling it would cause poisoning. If you ever inhale a solution or solid cleaning chemical, get into fresh air straight away.
As these ingredients evaporate, they become harmful volatile organic compounds, more commonly known as VOCs, that linger in the air for days or even months.
You can use any stain-removing solution you have. Allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to overnight) and then launder as usual.
Expected Symptoms
Mild oral/throat irritation in taste amounts. Larger amounts: upset stomach (discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Potential for burns.
The last thing that you want to do when you have any stain is to rub the fabric together while pre-treating. Rather than helping to remove the stain, this just pushes it into the fabric further and possibly spreads the stain further.
All wood stains are toxic in liquid form but become non-toxic after fully cured. This process can take 3 to 30 days, depending on the kind of stain and brand. As the stain dries, volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, release into the air.
Let stand for 5 minutes or up to a week, depending on the severity of the stain. For set-in stains, allow the spray to penetrate overnight or up to a week. For fabrics prone to color change, do not let stand longer than 5 minutes.
Letting the stain remover sit too long.
Ironically, some stain removers can cause more damage to fabric if they're left to sit on a stain. Make sure to read and follow instructions, particularly when it comes to how long the stain remover should treat a stain.
Wait to Dry for about 12 hours, or until the formula has completely dried to a powder. Sweep off the dry powder. White residue may remain. Clean residue with firm, dry brushing, and then strong rinsing.
There are stain removers that you can apply directly and let stay on clothes before washing. Others will require you to rinse or wash immediately after laundry pretreatment. Not all clothing stain removers are made equal! Some laundry pretreatment products use borax or hydrogen peroxide.
Also, if you do a lot of housework that exposes your skin to cleaning products, ranging from detergents to waxes, you can wear down your skin's protective barrier enough to develop irritant dermatitis. Typical irritant contact dermatitis symptoms include: Dry, cracked skin. Mild skin swelling.
Using too much stain remover
Using too much can make the area harder to rinse or dry, especially on carpets and upholstery. Light, repeated applications of a remover work much better than flooding a stain.
Rinse the garment and launder as usual. Once the clothing is removed from the wash, inspect for any remaining stains. Repeat the stain removal process if necessary before placing the clothing in the dryer.
Use a Stain Removal Pen or Wipe
The first option to consider when removing a food stain on clothes without washing them is to use a stain removal pen or wipe.
With a staining brush, work both with the grain and against it. Don't worry about being neat; all that matters is getting a nice, even, liberal coat over the wood. Wipe the stain off immediately if you'd like a lighter tone. But for a deeper tone, leave the stain on the wood for 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off.
The Bottom Line. Liquid laundry detergent, a common cleaning item found in nearly every home, contains ingredients that may be harmful if mishandled. Detergents in any formulation (liquid, powder, or pods) may cause allergic reactions in some people, ranging mild skin rash to severe difficulty breathing.
Seek immediate emergency medical help. DO NOT make the person throw up. If the soap is in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the soap was swallowed, have the person immediately drink water or milk.
If exposure to the skin or clothing occurs, remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin well with water. If a product gets in the eye(s), then rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice as needed.
Using too much solution. It may seem logical to use as much stain remover as possible to lift your stain, but the opposite is in fact true. Using a lot of stain remover on one small stain can cause irreversible damage to your clothing, and may not even lift the stain.
Allow the stain remover to sit for at least fifteen minutes, then wash the garment in the hottest water appropriate for the fabric following the guidelines on the care label. After washing, inspect the stained area before tossing it into the dryer.
Waiting any longer could mean putting your colors at risk, especially when using Shout® Advanced Ultra Concentrated Gel Brush on bright, khaki, or fluorescent colored clothes. Step 4. If the stain is too set-in, use Shout® Triple-Acting so you can let the product set overnight or longer before washing.