Attempted to clean a comforter with Oxyclean but it a big brown mark

Question

We have a new puppy who had an accident on a new comforter. I sprayed oxyclean on it and washed it in a front loading washer right away but it left a huge brown stain on the comforter.(Bigger than the original spot) What causes this and what can I do to take it out?

Spe3341445 · Answer

I have no clue what caused the stain to 'grow', but I would try hydrogen peroxide.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

It was most likely the use of the Oxyclean. Having just read an article I found this may help get rid of the brown stain. Mix some baking soda with hydrogen peroxide into a paste an add a drop of dish soap. Rub into the stain and leave on long enough so it breaks down. Blot excess off and lightly rinse and totally dry.

MN Mom · Answer

Hmmm...was the puppy stain brown to begin with? Hopefully you didn't set the stain by putting it in the dryer. I'd try washing it again and use a different stain remover like Shout. Wash it and check the stain to see if it came out. And then get Rover his own blanket !!

Theresa Smith · Answer

Going forward, you might consider treating puppy stains with Nature's Miracle before washing. I've had good luck with treating puppy/small dog urine stains with it.

Sheila · Answer

Like you, I found this out the hard way. When reading the directions for a new carpet shampooer, I found the cause. The manufacturer offers several different formulas of shampoo. It cautioned to NOT use the Oxy formula on pet stains. It didn't, however, offer what to do about it if you already did it. So, a cautionary tale for everyone ~ NO OXY FORMULA ON PET STAINS.

Janice Heiser · Answer

Use forming Dawn dish soap Shout put the dawn on stain rub in than add the shout let sit for about 30 mins wash as you like it has work for me on all kinds of stains

Margaret Thake · Answer

I wondered if it has something to do with the front loading washer and the fact that it doesn't fill with water totally and it just settled in a weird position. Why it turned brown. I'm still mystified?? I will try the peroxide. Thanks!

Margaret Thake · Answer

Thanks

Deb K · Answer

Hi Margaret, hope this helps you out.

You can also soak the duvet in vinegar for about 30 minutes. Then, use cold water to rinse the duvet. Repeat the process a few more times till the stain completely disappears. Once the stain is off the duvet, wash it with detergent again to remove the smell of white vinegar

Sadly, 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.

Mogie · Answer

Call the company and explain this to them. They probably have dealt with similair issues like this before.

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