How to Remove Stains from Colored Clothes

By Lucinda Watrous

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This article will show you how to remove stains from colored clothing. The difficulty level of the task will depend heavily on the stain you are trying to remove and how long the stain has been there.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Water
  • Stain Treatment
  • Laundry Detergent
  • OxyClean (Optional, but recommended)

Step1
Before you do anything, you should soak the stained area in some sort of laundry pre-treatment, or stain remover. A great option is Spray n Wash, or OxyClean.
Step2
Allow the stain to sit and the chemicals to work through the area before you wash the clothes.
Step3
Wash the garment, and repeat if necessary. If you have powdered OxyClean on hand, add some of this to the load to help keep your colors bright.

Tips & Warnings

  • Each stain is different, so you make want to seek information for your particular stain if it's a tough one.
  • Never use bleach!

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