I thought I had ruined a nearly new brushed cotton shirt when I ironed it (first time washed) without checking the sole plate of the iron. Black tarry marks across the corner and along the edge of the collar(ironed first)
I tried washing it again without success but this morning having hung it out overnight and while it was still damp I decided to attack the tarry residue with first of all my thumbnail, then a table knife, then (when it seemed to be working) with a potato peeler and finally a nutmeg grater. !!!
Good thing it’s sturdy material but it has worked. The shirt will be wearable and I have that feeling of achievement- job done!
As I said, sometimes it’s the little things.
Now for the coffee stain on the front of my cream (I know) jumper…….
