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on 9/17/2006 Pour hydrogen peroxide directly on the stain. It will foam as it reacts with the blood, but will not harm the fabric. Let it sit several minutes, repeating the process until the stain is nearly gone, and stops foaming. Wash normally.
on 3/22/2006 I tried it on a white T-shirt that I spilled espresso on. I took it off the second I spilled on it and dunked it in water, so I doubt the stains had dried yet. Right now the shirt is sitting in the sink with bleach on it, but the stains aren't totally gone. I tried baking soda and rubbing alcohol also, but since I didn't have any enzyme stain remover around and the store is closed, I can't comment on how that works.
on 1/16/2006 My sister told me to use Soft Scrub on a tea stain on my white coat. I put it on a toothbrush, with a little bit of water, then let it sit. I added water and brushed around until the stain was gone (about 30 minutes).
on 6/11/2007 As soon as possible, rinse the stain with water, or even better with club soda, and let it dry. This is in case you are out and you obviously don't have any detergent in your purse. It's easy and it works.
on 11/22/2005 Soak the item overnight in Oxyclean. I treated the spot with pre-treater first, then soaked it. The stains are totally gone and my light-blue shirt looks good as new!
on 11/22/2005 My carpet cleaner swears by a tiny amount of hydrogen peroxide in white vinegar to remove anything from your carpet, including cat hair, hair balls or vomit. Blot or spritz with the solution and wait. The peroxide fades and brings the offending matter to the top. Vacuum when dry and, of course, repeat if necessary.
on 11/22/2005 Soak the fabric in 2 tablespoons dish detergent with 1 gallon of water. Leave for at least a day. Then remove from soap mixture and wash as usual. It should work...it got out coffee on my brand new purple purse!!!
on 11/22/2005 Blot, if still fresh. Moistenwith cool water. Sprinkle withsugar-free lemonade mix (I usedCrystal Light). Wait a bit, then rinse thoroughly with wet towels. Repeat as necessary.
on 11/22/2005 Put lots of dishwashing detergent on the stain and wash off. Piece of cake!
on 11/22/2005 For most simple spills and stains on almost anything - clean immediately with baby-wipes - it works!
on 11/22/2005 Apply a generous amount of lemon juice to the stain. Then place the item in direct sunlight. This may need to be repeated several times, but it will remove the stain from even white fabric. Be patient!!
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