Zap Coffee & Tea Mishap– Blot spills right away to prevent setting.– Soak in a mixture of dish soap, white vinegar, and warm water.– For stubborn stains, apply a baking soda paste before washing.
Conquer Red Wine Blunder– Sprinkle salt generously to absorb the wine.– Dab with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and dish soap.– Rinse with cold water and repeat as necessary.
Bust Grease & Oil Mark– Cover the stain with cornstarch or baby powder for 15 minutes to absorb oil.– Brush off the powder, then apply dish soap directly to the area.– Wash in hot water if the fabric allows.
Erase Sweat Stains Naturally– Scrub the stain with a baking soda and water paste.– Soak the garment in white vinegar for 30 minutes before washing.– For yellowed underarms, rub lemon juice on the area and let it sun-dry for natural bleaching.
Tackle Tough Black Sweat Spot– Gently scrape off any dried residue.– Pre-treat with equal parts white vinegar and water; let it sit for 20 minutes.– Apply a baking soda paste and scrub gently with a soft toothbrush.– Rinse, then wash with added white vinegar in the rinse cycle, and dry in sunlight.
Blood Stain– Soak in cold water (hot water sets proteins in blood).– Apply hydrogen peroxide directly, then rinse. For dried blood, use an enzyme-based detergent.
Makeup or Lipstick Stain– Scrape off excess makeup with a butter knife.– Dab rubbing alcohol on the stain (test on hidden areas first), then rinse.– Wash with detergent and oxygen bleach.
Defeat Grass, Ink, and Mud– Grass: Rub with white vinegar or dish soap; soak before washing.– Ink: Apply hairspray or rubbing alcohol; blot and rinse repeatedly until the ink lifts.– Mud: Allow mud to dry completely, brush off excess, then soak in an enzyme detergent solution.
Pro Tips for Preventing Stain1. Pre-Treat High-Risk ClothingSpray collars and cuffs with a stain repellent.2. Wear Aprons or OverallsProtect clothes during cooking or messy activities.3. Change ImmediatelyRemove stained clothing before the mark sets.4. Regular Laundry MaintenanceClean your washing machine monthly to avoid residue transfer.
Pro Tips for Preventing Stain1. Pre-Treat High-Risk ClothingSpray collars and cuffs with a stain repellent.2. Wear Aprons or OverallsProtect clothes during cooking or messy activities.3. Change ImmediatelyRemove stained clothing before the mark sets.4. Regular Laundry MaintenanceClean your washing machine monthly to avoid residue transfer.