Professional techniques for removing common household stains. Save your favorite clothes with these expert tips.
The sooner you treat a stain, the better chance of removal
Rubbing pushes stains deeper into fibers
Always test treatments on hidden areas
Prevents stain from spreading
Heat sets stains - ensure removal before drying
Some treatments can damage certain fabrics
Rinse with cold water immediately. Apply white vinegar, rinse, then wash in warm water.
Blot, don't rub. Apply salt or white wine immediately. Wash with enzyme detergent.
Apply dish soap directly, work in gently. Let sit 5-10 minutes before washing in hot water.
Don't rub! Remove excess, rinse with cold water from back. Pre-treat with white vinegar.
Scrape off excess. Rinse with cold water from back. Apply enzyme detergent before washing.
Rinse immediately with cold water. Apply hydrogen peroxide, let bubble, then wash cold.
Pre-treat with white vinegar or lemon juice. Wash in hottest safe water for fabric.
Apply rubbing alcohol, let sit. Rinse, then wash with enzyme detergent.
Apply makeup remover or dish soap. Work in gently, rinse, then wash normally.
Place towel under stain. Apply rubbing alcohol from back, blot repeatedly. Wash immediately.
Water-based: Rinse immediately. Oil-based: Use paint thinner carefully, then dish soap.
Apply lemon juice and salt. Let sit in sun if possible. Rinse and wash normally.
Brush off loose mildew. Apply white vinegar or lemon juice. Wash in hot water with bleach if safe.
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