Whether it's blood, grass, or oil, some stains just don't seem to want to disappear. Fortunately, getting rid of stains sometimes seems more difficult than it is. With these tips you can remove stains in no time.
One stain is not like the other. Many stains will not disappear in the washing machine, in fact:in the worst case, you will only make it worse and the stains will only go deeper. Time to put an end to this with some inexpensive home remedies. For the tips below, you can simply use things you probably already have at home, such as toothpaste, salt and milk.
Below I discuss the most common stains and an inexpensive solution to remove them.
It's that time again:the pen you put in your pocket has started to leak. The consequence? A big ink stain on those beautiful jeans you can't live without. Don't worry, with some milk the ink stain is removed in no time. Pour some milk on a plate or in a bowl and place the garment with the stain in it. Let it soak in the milk for 15 – 30 minutes. Then brush the stain with a toothbrush and rinse with water.
This is a good tip for people who, like me, are often in the kitchen and then suffer from oil splashes. Unfortunately, most oil stains in the washing machine are not easy to get out. Certainly not if it concerns a larger stain. From now on, just sprinkle some salt on the spot with oil and go over it with a toothbrush. Salt absorbs the oil. You can then remove the stain even further with a damp napkin. Then throw the garment in the washing machine and there is nothing left of the stain.
Sounds very logical and it is. Yet it appears that many people panic if, for example, a bottle of nail polish falls over and ends up on the carpet. Dip a cloth in nail polish remover and continue to dab on the stain until it is gone. If it is a piece of clothing, you can still put it in the washing machine afterwards.
Okay, this might be something you don't have on hand by default. Still, it is a must to have in your closet. Hydrogen peroxide can be used for many things and is a must-have home remedy. If you have blood stains anywhere, you can remove them with hydrogen peroxide. Simply dab the bloodstain with hydrogen peroxide (3%). Let dry and cut off and then put in the washing machine.
You know it:the collar of a shirt is no longer white, but of an indeterminate brown color. Washing doesn't seem to fix the problem. Don't worry, with a little shampoo you will get the collar white again in no time. Preferably choose a shampoo for oily hair. Rub a few drops of shampoo over the stains and let it sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with water and finally wash in the washing machine as usual.
Parents of children who love to play outside know that grass stains are the number 1 annoyance. And unfortunately:grass stains are not easy to remove. Or is it? Toothpaste proves to be the savior here. Just make sure you don't use gel toothpaste. Really only use white toothpaste to remove grass stains. Take some toothpaste and rub it into the stain. Continue brushing the stain with a wet toothbrush until the stain is gone. After this, you only have to wash the garment as you normally would.
Stubborn stains from tea can be removed with cold water and fabric softener as follows:soak the garment in cold water for a while. Then pour a little fabric softener on the stain and rub over the stain. Leave it on for 3 – 5 minutes. Then rinse with cold water. When the stain is dry, you can let the fabric softener soak in for 30 minutes.
Baking soda, please note:this is very different from baking soda, although you can use both for baking and salt can be used to remove wine stains. Whether you've spilled wine or grape juice, they're generally less fun to remove. If you do spill again, sprinkle a little baking soda on the stain as soon as possible. Blot the stain with a clean, white towel to allow the baking soda to absorb the wine. Take a bowl and place the stained garment on it. Now you can sprinkle salt on the stain. Leave for 5 minutes and then slowly pour boiling water over it (note:this is not suitable for every fabric!). Then wash the garment at the highest possible temperature.
Candles are fun and create a cozy atmosphere. Unfortunately, that becomes a little less fun when candle wax gets on your clothes. Fortunately, this is easily solved with a piece of paper and an iron. Place an old towel on your ironing board and cover with a piece of paper. Place the garment with the stain on this. Place a piece of baking paper on the candle wax stain. Now run your iron (as hot as possible) over the stain. The heat will melt the candle wax again. The paper will absorb the candle wax. Replace the paper if necessary. Keep repeating until the wax stain is removed. Then wash as usual.
There is nothing more annoying than chewing gum in your clothing or worse:in your hair (or your child's). Fortunately, you can remove chewing gum fairly easily. Use the following tip for this:put the garment in the freezer. The chewing gum freezes and is easy to remove. You can also remove chewing gum by slathering it with peanut butter (ideal if you have chewing gum in your hair).
Do you have another handy tip for removing stains? Leave a comment below with your ultimate tip!
