How to Remove Clothing Stains Naturally
Except for just a few occasions in which you will need the help of a dry cleaner, most stains can be removed using just a few natural elements. In fact, natural products can sometimes remove a stain faster and better than any of the chemicals currently available for the same purpose. Removing stains naturally is especially important if you have allergies or when treating baby’s clothes, but everybody can benefit from the process. Be patient. Natural products usually take longer to work than chemicals and you may need to apply a second coat or wash the item again in order to remove the stain completely. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Use vinegar to remove sweat or urine stains from clothes, upholstery and fabrics in general. Mixing vinegar with water and baking soda can make the preparation even stronger. Just mix enough of each ingredient to form a sticky paste, apply over the stained area and let sit for 30 minutes before washing with cold water and soap.
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Add peroxide to the normal washing cycle to remove general stains and to whiten clothes. You can also apply peroxide directly on stains to loosen them up. Always let clothes sit for at least 30 minutes without any rubbing or blotting (this can actually set the stain rather than removing it).
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Use alcohol or alcohol-containing products to remove stains from grease, oil or food items (especially tea and coffee). Simply damp the whole area and let sit before blotting as much as the stain out as you can. If you don’t have alcohol available, look for products that contain alcohol and no colorants, such as shaving cream.
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Use multipurpose orange cleaner (sold for floor and surface cleaning) to blot out stains from surfaces other than clothes. This works especially well in items you cannot wash in the laundry and need to be patted dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Stains are harder to remove after the clothes have been through the dryer. Always try to remove the stains before the next washing cycle.
