Removing Stains from Clothing

Removing stains from whites is easy

Removing stains from whites is easy. Always read the labels on garments and follow instructions. I use Clorox bleach on cotton fabrics and Oxi-clean, Clorox 2 or other Stain Removers on mixed fabrics and light color garments. The best treatment for stubborn stains is to soak in cleaning product, scrub briskly with brush, and let sit for a few hours, checking often on progress. Socks, white towels, and cotton fabrics can be boiled in a large stainless steel pot with Oxi-clean detergent to loosen dirt; after about 5 minutes proceed with regular washing.  

I use a Q-tip to apply Clorox directly on small stains on whites; for light colors dilute bleach with water.

The t-shirt shown here took some scrubbing with a tooth brush, to remove stain completely.  Don’t  let pure bleach set in fabric more than a few minutes, it can weaken it; after achieving desired results rinse thoroughly and proceed with regular washing.  

Use Rit Fabric Whitener and Brightener to bring whites back to life, including stubborn stained collars or yellowish stains. I do it periodically.

To remove stains from color garments, apply and let sit on stains, using:

• White vinegar-for blood and body fluid stains
• Lemon juice and baking powder mixture-for vegetable stains
• Degreasers-for food and oil stains
• Regular comercial spot removers, like Shout-for most other stains
• Salt-for red wine
• Milk- for ink

Am I missing something?  Do you know a better way of doing this?  Please share with the group.  Your thoughts, ideas, comments and suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated.