Here’s a list of common stains and how to remove them from clothing:

Coffee or Tea Stains

  • Blot the stain with a paper towel.

  • Apply a mixture of water and liquid laundry detergent to the stain, then rinse.

  • For stubborn stains, try vinegar or hydrogen peroxide diluted with water.

Red Wine Stains

  • Blot the stain with a clean cloth.

  • Sprinkle salt or cornstarch to absorb the wine.

  • Rinse with cold water, then treat with a mixture of water and dish soap.

Grease Stains

  • Place a paper towel on both sides of the fabric to absorb excess grease.

  • Apply dishwashing liquid or a commercial stain remover.

  • Wash in the hottest water safe for the fabric.

Ink Stains

  • Dab the stain with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.

  • Rinse with cold water, then wash as usual.

Blood Stains

  • Rinse with cold water to remove as much blood as possible.

  • Apply hydrogen peroxide or a mixture of cold water and salt.

  • Wash with an enzyme-based laundry detergent.

Grass Stains

  • Apply a paste of baking soda and water.

  • Gently scrub the stain with an old toothbrush.

  • Launder as usual.

Chocolate Stains

  • Scrape off excess chocolate.

  • Pre-treat with a mixture of water and dish soap.

  • Wash in cold water to prevent setting the stain.

Sweat Stains

  • Pre-treat with a mixture of equal parts water and vinegar.

  • Scrub the stain with a toothbrush.

  • Wash in cold water.

Lipstick Stains

  • Apply rubbing alcohol or a stain remover to the stain.

  • Blot with a clean cloth.

  • Launder as usual.

Tomato Sauce Stains

  • Scrape off excess sauce.

  • Rinse with cold water.

  • Apply liquid laundry detergent or a pre-treatment product.

Always check the care label on your clothing before attempting stain removal, and test any new stain removal method on an inconspicuous area first to avoid damaging the fabric. Additionally, it’s essential to act quickly to improve your chances of successfully removing the stain.

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