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Most stains can be easily removed from clothing with products already in the cupboard such as bleach, Vaseline, ammonia, vinegar and detergent. You don\'t always have to rush to the store to buy expensive specialty products. Check out these tips to remove the stains quickly and easily yourself.
If you have kids, you have stains. If you like to eat, you have stains. Everyone gets a tough stain on his or her clothing at one point or another. So you want to know how to remove stains? Well, the first thing that you need to know is the different type of stains. If you know what the stain is made up of, then you have a better shot at getting the clothing to regain its newness. Here are some of the most popular type of stains and how to remove stains
Blood:
· A blood stain should be treated as soon as possible with any type of dish or laundry soap and then soaked in cold water. Pour a small amount of liquid soap on the stain and run gently. Then place the garment into cold water to soak. NEVER use warm or hot water to soak a blood stain. This will set the stain.
· When it is time to wash the clothing in the washer, use liquid bleach if the garment is white and the clothing instructions allow for this type of treatment.
· If the clothing is colored, remember to add color safe bleach to the load and also to use cold water.
· After the load is done washing, remove the article of clothing and inspect it for stains. If none are present, throw the garment into the dryer if this is recommended.
· If the stain still is present, repeat the process again. NEVER throw stained clothing into the dryer- the heat will set the stain into the fabric permanently.
Grass:
· Grass stains should be treated with a stain treatment like "Shout" or Spray-N-Wash stain sticks. Pre-treat the stain with this topical cleanser and allow it to set for at least 6 hours for the best results. Wash the garment as usual. After the load is done, be sure to check for the stain. If it remains, repeat the process.
Grease:
· Many wives of factory employees and author mechanics have found that Dawn dish liquid can be a lifesaver!
· When you find that you have a tough grease stain, simply drop a small amount on the stain. Rub the cloth gently and allow the soap to soak into the fabric for a few hours. Afterward, wash the clothing as usual.
· For grease stains, hot or very warm water is best. Heat helps to break the grease up. Check for stains after washing, and repeat the treatment again if necessary.
· Although Dawn works best for grease stains, this is also a great detergent for blood and grass stains. For a minor grease stain like cooking oil or salad dressing, you can sometimes try one of the two brands of stain sticks mentioned here earlier.
General tips on how to remove stains
· Blot the stains as soon as it happens.
· Always pretest the stain removal product on a hidden area first.
· Work on the back of the stain to the front.
· Treat all the stains as soon as they happen. Fresh stains come out easier.
· Be gentle. Avoid rubbing which will damage the clothing fibers.
· Always use cold or warm water. Hot water will usually set a stain
· Do not dry the clothing in the dryer until you are certain the stain is completely removed.
· Silk, spandex and wool should never be bleached.
· Always check the clothing manufactures instructions and follow their directions for stain removal.
· Do not iron the stained clothing until you are certain the stain is gone. Heat will set the stain.
· Air dry the stained clothing until you are certain the stain is gone. Do not put it in the clothes dryer.
· Follow the stain removal process until the stain is completely removed. Wash the garment according to the manufacturers’ instructions.
· Wash items thoroughly after treating stains to remove stain remover residue.
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