How To Get Mud Out Of Clothes? Simple DIY Tricks

Last Updated on November 25, 2022

During the rain, our clothes are prone to all kinds of stubborn stains, yet mud stains are the most common and toughest to remove. Your light-colored clothes may get mud-stained and dirty due to rainy weather or gardening. 

It might look dreadful to you in the first place, but you don’t have to panic in such circumstances as you can use some simplest ways to get that mud out of your clothes easily.

Usually, you hear the advice to clean the stain as early as possible, even if it’s completely wet. If you want to remove mud stains, let them dry completely. Here’s everything you should learn about how to get the mud out of clothes in the easiest and simplest ways.

How to Get Mud Out of Clothes: Instructions Before Starting The Process

Following are some of the instructions that you ought to follow before starting the process of removing mud out of clothes:

• Always check the label on the garment clothes to learn the instructions before washing.
• You should always wash the mud-stained clothes separately from other clothes to avoid spreading stains.
• If a delicate fabric is stained with mud and the garment is labeled as dry-cleaning, you should take them to a professional cleaner for cleaning purposes.
• While using bleach as a cleaning agent, you should be cautious as bleach is a harmful chemical that must be used with care.
• You should avoid washing delicate clothes in the washing machine. Hand washing the delicate clothes in a bucket or bathtub will be a good idea.
• If your leather garment gets stained and the mud has dried, use a bristled toothbrush to scrape the mud and rub the leather with the help of a wet towel. Dry off the leather with the towel after cleaning it so that you do not get water stains after removing the mud.

Material Required for Mud Stain Removal

Below is the list of required materials for mudstain removal:

• Washing machine
• Stain remover
• Detergent
• Bleach (depending on the fabric)
• Small toothbrush
• Tools for scraping such as a plastic knife or spoon
• Stain remover

 Steps for the Removal of Mud Stains

Sometimes the mudstains can turn out to be very muddy and stubborn. You need to follow stepwise guidelines for the removal of mudstains.

Let the Mud Stain Dry

• Let the wet mud stains on your clothes dry completely.
• Never remove the mud when wet as this will only worsen the stain and spread to the other clothes. 
• The drying out of mud will take time according to the thickness of the stain. If the mud stain is extremely thick, it will consume some hours.

Scrape off with Scraping Tools

• If the mud appears to be very thick and caked, you can scrape off its layers with the help of a plastic knife or plastic spatula. 
• Be cautious while scraping off the mud, and try not to let the clothes get scrapped by the knife as it can damage your piece of cloth and get mashed into the fabric deeply.

Apply Laundry Detergent to the Mud-stain

• If you have liquid detergent, apply it to the stained part with a piece of a damp cloth. It will help break up the surface mud and easily come out of the clothes. 
• The laundry detergent in powder form should mix with water to make a paste that can be applied to the mud. 
• You can wash the dark-colored clothes with laundry detergent. Once you have started the washing cycle, check the clothes to know whether the stain is stubborn or the mud-stain has been removed. 
• Complete as many washing cycles as required until you notice that the clothes are mud-free and spotless.
• Vinegar is also helpful in removing mud stains.

Use of Stain Removal for Tough Mud-Stains

• Using a stain remover is best if the mud is caked on the clothes. 
• You can apply it directly to the stained part. 
• Wait for at least 5 to 10 minutes to let it get absorbed in the clothes.

Soaking the clothes in Detergent Solution

• First, place the dirty and stained clothes in a bucket or tub. 
• Add 3 to 4 drops of liquid detergent to the tub along with lukewarm water. 
• Soak the clothes in a detergent solution for 30 minutes or more, depending on the thickness of the stain.
• If the clothes are light-colored, you should not soak them instantly. In such circumstances, you should consider pre-treating the clothes with a stain remover or an effective detergent.

Washing the Dirty Clothes

• Wash the muddy clothes in lukewarm water with the help of a washing machine. 
• You should consider washing them separately to avoid the chance of spreading stains. 
• If the clothes are extremely dirty and heavily stained, don’t let the washing machine be overloaded and consider leaving some space for proper washing. 
• Depending on the fabric of clothing, choose the proper washing cycle by following the instructions given on the garments. 
• If the stains are tough and heavy, you can start an intense, longer cycle for washing.

Using chlorine bleach for washing

• If the clothes are light-colored or white, use bleach for cleaning purposes.
• You can prefer oxygen bleach or chlorine bleach for cleaning purposes.
• Chlorine bleach is one of the strongest cleaning agents, yet it can damage some clothes. 
• Oxygen bleach can also be used as it is usually safe for the colors of clothes. You should follow all the necessary instructions before using bleach on the clothes.

Drying the Clothes          

• Once the mud stain has gone, you can put the mud-free clothes in a dryer to dry them out. 
• Be careful before drying the clothes and ensure that the stain has been removed completely; otherwise, the stain will become permanently set in your clothes. 
• If the stain remains on your clothes after washing and your clothes still appear muddy, consider repeating the same steps for cleaning.

Final Thoughts

We hope this guide will prove helpful in making your clothes as good as new after removing obstinate mud stains.

A toothbrush or a bristled brush is also great for scrubbing tough stains.