How to Remove a Stain from White Clothing

Of course you could try bleach to get that stain out of your white clothing, but there is a safe and effective alternative.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid dishwashing soap
• White distilled vinegar

Instructions

1. Bleach can ruin certain fabrics by discoloring them or degrading the quality of the fabric. There is a safe and effective alternative to using chlorine bleach, and it consists of ingredients that can be found right at home.

2. Use a shot glass or another very small cup or container and mix 1 part liquid dishwashing soap and 1 part white triple distilled vinegar.

3. Take this mixture and spread it generously on the stain, using about half of your soap/vinegar concoction. Allow the piece of clothing to sit and dry for a few hours.

4. After it has dried, the stain should be starting to fade, if not completely gone. Spread the rest of your liquid dishwasher soap and white vinegar mixture onto the fabric where the stain was and allow it to soak in and dry again.

5. Put the clothing in the washing cycle with the rest of your dirty clothes in cold water.

6. The stain will be gone. For really tough stains, repeat the process. Using this mixture is safe on many types of fabrics, but if you're not sure, test it on an inconspicuous spot first.

Tips & Warnings

• This can help remove deodorant sweat stains from the armpits of undershirts!