The Ultimate Guide to Remove Stains from Kids’ Clothes

Life with little adventurers is all about embracing the messy moments. From marching through a muddy puddle on a rainy day to creating their next masterpiece with paint to slurping down a bowl of spaghetti at the end of a big adventure day, it seems that making core memories and staining their clothes go hand-in-hand. As parents, keeping your little daydreamers’ clothes looking stylish and stain-free can seem like a challenge - especially if you’re hoping to pass this on to another child. But we’re here to tell you that having stains doesn’t mean the end for their clothes. In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about removing stains from your kids’ clothes.

Messy moments are a part of a little explorer’s life. Messy play can help your kiddo learn about the world around them, give them a sense of freedom, and allow them to explore their creativity. Even if being a kid means mess and stains, it doesn’t mean you need to get rid of their clothes. With the right stain removal techniques, you’ll be able to keep their clothes looking fresh and can pass them on to another little explorer.

When you spot a stain on your little one’s clothes after a big adventure day, taking care of it immediately is important to avoid it “setting” into the fabric. Once the stain sets, it’ll become more stubborn to remove and will save you time. Some quick stain removal tips are: 

• Blot and avoid rubbing 
• Rinse the garment in cold water (hot water will make the stain set)
• Use a stain remover or stick

Some common stains you might find on your kids’ clothes (if you haven’t already) may be: 

• Food stains like berries, chocolate, juice, ketchup, and spaghetti sauce 
• Proof of play stains like mud, grass, and dirt
• Budding artist stains like markers, paint, crayons, glue, and glitter

These stains might have made you groan in the past but think of these as proof that your little daydreamer is living their best life. Once you have some stain removal tips under your belt, you might want to join them in on messy play too!

Life gets busy and maybe you didn’t have time to tackle the stain before and now it has set in. Not to worry! We’re here to arm you with some tips on how to remove old stains. 

1. Have patience - Older stains are more set into the piece of clothing and can take a bit more time
2. Identify the type of stain - Different types of stains will need different treatments. For example, an oil stain will need dish soap while a marker stain will need vinegar or alcohol. 
3. Use a stain remover - If you’re using a store-bought stain remover, follow the directions and apply it directly onto the stain. Leave it on for about 15-30 minutes. Try an all natural stain remover stick like the one from Buncha Farmers. You can also use baking soda, vinegar, or dish soap. 
4. Soak the stained garment - Use cold water and soak the garment for an hour or overnight to loosen the stain.
5. Scrub the stain gently - Use a toothbrush and gently scrub the stain to avoid damaging the fabric. 
6. Follow the wash care instructions - Wash and dry the garment according to the wash care tag.

Petite Revery clothes are designed to keep up with your little daydreamer’s adventures - stains included - so you can spend less time worrying about the mess and more time making core memories with your little ones. 

They’re made with easy-to-clean materials so you can throw them into the washing at the end of a day of exploring. Petite Revery uses durable and sustainable fabrics like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and TENCEL™️ Denim so they can handle all of your little ones’ explorations. 

Messy moments are a part of childhood so let’s be prepared with some stain removal essentials: 

• Stain removal pen or wipes to have on the go 
• Baking soda or vinegar for home-made DIY stain removal 
• Gentle detergent 
• A soft brush or toothbrush to scrub the stains out

By having these at home or on the go, you’ll be able to treat stains in real time and not have to stress about it later. 

Stains are proof that messy memories were made for the day. With this guide, we hope you're able to embrace the mess and join your little ones on their adventures for some fun. Petite Revery’s teams know first-hand that the mess is part of the fun. That's why our clothing is designed to keep up with your little one's adventures and beyond. Shop our collection today so you can worry less about the mess and focus on making memories with your little daydreamers.