Comments on: How to Remove Clothing Stains

on 10/3/2008 how do I remove chapstick stains from shirts

on 10/3/2008 how do I remove chapstick stains from shirts

on 9/26/2007 awsome thanks alot removeing gum off my son jean it works

on 9/6/2007 We have to hank Tim for his help with our issues on www.inthebloodclothing.com which was ace. Now off to sell hoodies in Morzine. In the blood clothing is now up and running! Cheers tim!

on 1/26/2007 How do you remove white-out from bluejeans?

on 8/8/2006 This works great for clothes that have been marked in the wash because someone left a pen in a pocket.

1. Do not put the affected clothes in the dryer.

2. Get a 5-gallon bucket (or equivalent), and dissolve at least 1/2 cup powdered dishwasher detergent in hot water.

3. Push the stained clothes into the bucket, being sure to saturate all.

4. After several hours (or overnight), pour the whole mess into your washing machine, and wash as usual.

This has worked great for us! Don't leave the clothing in the bucket more than one day, this treatment eventually affects/bleaches clothing dyes.

on 8/8/2006 Pour hydrogen peroxide over the stain. It will break down the enzymes in the blood and will completely wash out. I was told this by and emergency room nurse when my daughter split her lip and her yellow coat was covered in blood.

on 8/8/2006 If you get a drop of your own blood on your clothes, immediately spit on it and work the spit into the stain.
I know it sounds gross, but your spit will dissolve the blood. Then just rinse the spit out with cold water.

Strangely enough, your spit won't work for someone else's blood unless you are closely related. A handy tip for parents with a child who gets a bloody nose away from home.

on 6/30/2006 This works great for clothes that have been marked in the wash because someone left a pen in a pocket.
1. Do not put the affected clothes in the dryer.
2. Get a 5-gallon bucket (or equivalent), and dissolve at least 1/2 cup powdered dishwasher detergent in hot water.
3. Push the stained clothes into the bucket, being sure to saturate all.
4. After several hours (or overnight), pour the whole mess into your washing machine, and wash as usual.

This has worked great for us!
Note: Don't leave the clothing in the bucket more than one day -- this treatment eventually affects/bleaches clothing dyes.

on 2/23/2006 Spray the stain with Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner. Let it stand a couple of minutes, rub the fabric together and rinse with cold water. Repeat process if needed. This usually works like magic! It's fun to watch the stain turn green!

on 11/22/2005 Rub the stain with laundry detergent, rinse, then pour hydrogen peroxide on it. It will bubble away the stain. Launder as usual. Using the peroxide will not bleach or otherwise negatively effect the garment.

on 11/22/2005 Use Sunlight dish soap. Squirt it on the oil stains. Let the dish soap set for ten minutes, then wash the item as usual.

on 11/22/2005 Run the stain under hydrogen peroxide and warm water then dab with a paper towel. The peroxide breaks up the blood cells, removing the color.

on 10/1/2007 My daughter had blood stains (from a bloody nose) on her jeans. Someone told me to rub cream cheese on it and then launder it. It actually worked! Something about the enzymes.

on 11/22/2005 Before going to a wedding one night, (wearing an off white pant suit) my lipstick rolled out of my hand and down my leg, leaving red lipstick all over my white outfit. With very little time, and nothing else ready to wear, my husband grabbed a can of starting fluid and started to spray my pants. I of course panicked, but it worked! The lipstick disappeared in front of my eyes. Granted, I didn't have time to wash the suit (to get the smell of the starting fluid out), it was a quick fix. If all else fails, try this. It works and I have used it on several other stains since then.