Mold, mildew and damage family: remove growth, accept damage
How to get iron scorch out
Light brown scorch is surface burn; dark brown is fibre damage.
Do this first
Light scorch on whites: dab hydrogen peroxide, rinse, sun
Fresh stain
- Light scorch on whites: dab hydrogen peroxide, rinse, sun
- Wash
Dried or old
- Dark scorch can't be reversed
- Fabric care
- Synthetics melt: shiny is permanent.
- Time
- 15 min
- How to tell
- Look: brown iron shape; Feel: crisp if severe; Smell: burnt
Where this fix comes from
We check every fix against these published guides. We do not run a test lab of our own.
Before you start
- Test on a hidden seam first.
- Never mix cleaners.
- Keep it out of the dryer until the stain is gone.