Your light interiors are in danger. A new threat hangs over your textiles and it is much more formidable than anything you have known so far. No matter how much we try, rub and despair, this brand seems to taunt anyone who tries to restore it to its original whiteness.
We all know the anxiety of the glass of red wine teetering above an immaculate wool rug or a light linen sofa. For decades, it has been the absolute nightmare for lovers of decoration and our interiors. We took out the salt, white wine or soil from Sommières urgently, with the hope of saving the furniture.
The disaster is not over: a new threat has discreetly invaded our living rooms, driven by the massive craze for well-being rituals and alternatives to coffee. This drink from China has the particularity of being a ground green tea, retaining all its nutrients and aromas. More tenacious than fat, more encrusted than beetroot, this substance now finds itself in our cups every day. The problem ? If it falls on your textiles, the fight is almost lost in advance.
Unlike wine, whose tannins eventually give way to certain enzymatic treatments, this stain acts like a textile dye. In question? Its characteristic color which hides a formidable striking force. As soon as it touches the fabric, it colonizes the fiber, clinging to it with such tenacity that it seems to become one with the material, making any separation impossible.
Cleaning professionals are unanimous: if you do not react within thirty seconds, the greenish shade will remain visible, even after several washes. Tragedy often occurs when a sudden movement or poorly emulsified mixture ends up splashing onto your top or favorite cushion.
You guessed it, the big culprit of this decorative disaster is matcha. This green tea powder, so prized for its antioxidants, is a natural pigment of phenomenal power. A single drop of this thick brew can ruin a Berber rug more surely than spilled coffee. Its fine texture insinuates itself into the heart of the weft, making any surface stain removal completely ineffective. In the same vein, Aperol for Spritz and lipstick do not go well with our textiles.
If the tragedy has just occurred, forget vigorous rubbing which would only spread the pigment. Dab gently with cold water and neutral soap, but keep in mind that the best protection is still to enjoy your latte well away from your most precious furniture. Vade retro matcha!
