How to Remove Stains From Laundry

There are several different tricks to removing all types of stains. I have never personally had a problem with detergent stains simply by filling the washer with water before adding any detergent. But these tips may help.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• white vinegar
• undiluted liquid dish soap
• ammonia
• rubbing alcohol
• soft bristle baby brush
• sponge

1. Different stains call for different actions. I purchased a book called Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean by Linda Cobb and have not had any problems with stains ever since. This book does not give reference to get out detergent stains but tells how to get fabric softener stains out which is very similar if not the same. It says for spots from liquid fabric softener, you should rub with undiluted liquid dish soap. Liquid dish soap will also help pull up splattered grease stains from cooking. One thing that I personally find helpful is using a soft bristled baby brush to rub in stain removers.
2. Relaunder the clothing with the longest cycle including the presoak. There are several other things you can try but one of the biggest factors is the color of the clothing article. Not all of these stain removers are color safe. Liquid dish soap is okay to use on different colors.
3. If that doesn't work, another thing you may want to try is blot the stain with cool water. Then blot with a sponge dampened with a teaspoon of white vinegar (not for cottons or linen).
4. Another step you can try is to blot with your sponge dampened with cool water and a teaspoon of ammonia. This is also not for use on cottons or linen though.
5. These are considered mystery stain removers. For all types of material, you can try to blot with a sponge dampened with a mixture of rubbing alcohol diluted 50/50 with cool water. Or Brilliant Bleach is a color safe alternative.

Tips & Warnings

• I hope this helps. These have all been proven to be very effective for me and I hope they work for you too.
• If color safety is a concern, try the stain remover in an inconspicuous spot ....... for instance on the inside where it may be tucked in if it is a shirt.