Ick...charcoal

kids · Sep 13, 2004

I can get almost anything out using Clorox 2 (the color safe stuff) and warm water.

Did you dry it yet?

rjflyn, ASN, RN · Sep 13, 2004

The best way to get it out is wad up the top, throw it in the trash and buy a new one. Charcoal is impossible to get out. Would recommend the cover gown next time or black or dark navy scrubs- they hide it.

Rj:o

Katnip, RN · Sep 13, 2004

If you don't mind spending the money, you could try that new Tide Buzz thing. I bought it and it even got most on my ink stains out. It got stains out of things I've had for years. It doesn't guarantee anything, but so far, I've found it to work very well. Consumer Reports and Good Housekeepinglike it too.

BittyBabyGrower, MSN, RN · Sep 14, 2004

Zout...I swear by it, but never had to use it on charcoal!

CHATSDALE · Sep 14, 2004

I Have Used A Combination Of Regular Bleach And Color=safe Bleach And Let Them Soak For A While....worth A Stab...so Sorry Caught A Load Of Charcoal

Best Wishes

gotaluvtheER · Sep 14, 2004

I used the Clorox 2 and it removed a little more. Hmmm, about this Tide buzz thing. It removes ink too?!?!?! I have a couple with some ink spots..... Heck, I just need to wear black!

Stitchie · Sep 14, 2004

I think charcoal is impossible too, but sometimes you're in too much of a hurry to put on those darned gowns.

Other stain removal (forgive me if you're familiar with these)

Hydrogen peroxide for dried blood -- even gets out dried blood.

Dawn for grease stains -- best if fresh stains, dab on, let sit for a 1/2 hour to an hour, then wash hot. Don't put it in the dryer, let air dry so you can see if the stain has come out or not. Repeat if you're not satisfied with the results.

This even works on 100% cotton if the stain is fresh. I've only seen it fail on a Carmex explosion in the dryer