Stain Removal Tips

Vinegar is great for removing stains. For stains caused by grass, coffee, tea, fruits & berries. Soak the items in full strength vinegar for an hour or so before laundering as usual.

Removing Crayon Stains – The best way to remove a crayon stain is with W2-40 Wash in the hottest water that the fabric can safely tolerate (also effective at removing crayon from walls). Spray WD-40 on both sides of the crayon stain. Let the solution sit for 3-5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Rub dishwashing liquid into the stained area with a clean cloth, changing sections of the cloth as the crayon stain begins to bleed away. Repeat until the crayon is removed. Apply a stain remover stick, gel, or spray to the crayon stain. Let sit for 3-5 minutes.

Baking Soda Paste for Stains – Rub a paste of 6 Tablespoons of baking soda &1/2 cup of warm water onto stained clothing before laundering. Be sure to check for colorfastness first.  Useful in banishing sweat stains and odors on clothing. Rub the paste onto the clothing before laundering. Tough stains may need to let the paste sit for 1- 2 hrs.  Blood Stains: Baking soda rubbed onto a dampened blood stain can help lift the stain from the fabric.  Fruit/Wine Stains: Fruit & wine stains need to be treated immediately, but if you’re in a hurry, pour a little baking soda on the stain, and then later run hot water through the back of the stain.