When possible it is best to avoid harsh chemicals when it comes to stain removal. Instead, for simple everyday stains, a person should simply look in their cabinets and pantry for household staples that work better than harsh cleaners. Here are some easy ways that a person can remove stains and not have to spend money on a stain remover.
Blood Stain Removal
A blood stain is possible to get out of fabric but is must be addressed as soon as possible. As soon the blood stain happens, soak the clothing in a pot of cold salt water. After approximately 4 hours, rub the stain with liquid laundry detergent and wash it as normal in the washing machine or by hand. The salt helps to lift the blood stain from the fabric.
Grass Stain Removal
Soak grass stained clothing in full strength white vinegar for at least 30 minutes. Grass stains can also be removed by brushing non-gel, non-whitening, regular toothpaste directly onto the stain. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then wash the clothing as normal.
Ink Stain Removal
Stain removal for ink stains simply requires salt and water. Pour salt on an ink stain that is still wet and then gently dab the stain with a wet paper towel. Brush off the salt and repeat the process for as many time as necessary until the stain has been completely lifted off the fabric.
Removing Ring around the Collar
Ring around the collar or the dirty stains that are around collared shirts that never seem to come off are actually quite easy to remove, but not with plain laundry detergent. Instead, a person should use shampoo that has ammonium sulfate in it, since that is the ingredient that cuts through oil. Simply rub the shampoo directly onto the stain with a finger or toothbrush. The shampoo should sit for at least 20-30 minutes and then can be washed as normal.
Mustard Stain Removal
A mustard stain can be removed with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, a ½ teaspoon of liquid laundry detergent, and a quart of warm water. The solution needs to be sponged onto the stain and then allowed to air-dry. Before washing the item of clothing, apply liquid laundry detergent directly to the spot for even better stain removal.
All of the ingredients that were listed for removing the above stains will not harm any type of clothing or fabric. Household ingredients that a person can try on stains without having to worry about the clothing being ruined include:
- Baking soda
- Cornstarch
- Lemon juice
- Liquid detergent
- Shampoo
- White vinegar
These household staples should be used before using any harsh cleaners or chemicals to try to remove stains, as they are often more effective and will not ruin the fabric.
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