Washing snot out of clothes.

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DS has had a really runny nose and his school jumper is covered in snot. Does anyone know how to get it out? Vanish doesn't work.

No idea but PMSL at the thread title

I'm desperate, gonna have to buy him a new jumper (well probably 2 after today).

A normal wash should do it ... can't see why not, if it can shift dd's snot it can shift anyone's

I am amazed - I never knew snot stained so!

Perhaps a really hot wash if the jumper can stand it... or overnight soak?

just wash it.

Really?? I've never found snot stuck after a normal wash!

Nop, just doesn't wash out at 50 degrees.

pick the snot off, then wash it

What is coming out of his nose?????????

Any one else got any ideas?

Are you sure it's snot and not PVA glue? They look very similar on a jumper except snot washes out and PVA doean't.

Old thread I know but it still shows up on a google search even though it remains unanswered. I believe it might be down to overloading your washing machine. Washing machines usually have a load limit, not only to prevent burning out the motor but also so the clothes have space to move and rub against each aiding cleaning. When you overload the machine you effectively create a dough ball that just spins around with drum. Your clothes should be making an elliptical pattern in the drum, not round. Overloading is easily done as time is so scarce while our little bundles of joy consume our every waking moment. Truth is, we've just got to do the washing more often.

Handwashing works as well. Pour boiling water on the spot, smudge in a bit of laundry bar soap, and scrub with an old toothbrush. Rinse. Repeat if necessary.