How to Fight Stains with All-Natural Ingredients
When it comes to moving your beloved belongings with care, our clothes attract all kinds of stains.
At the end of the day, we can’t afford to toss out all our stained garments, so having a handy guide for stain removal is the best way to extend the life of our sturdy and comfortable moving gear. We also love the idea of fighting stains with natural household items vs heavily scented chemicals.
Even if you’re not lifting furniture in and out of a truck, chances are your family creates its fair share of stains, so keep these tips handy in your laundry room.
Grass Stains
Use a solution of one part white vinegar to two parts water. Use a toothbrush to work liquid into the area, let sit, then wash as usual.
Greasy Kitchen Stains
Moisten fabric, sprinkle baking soda on the stain, then gently scrub fabric with a toothbrush dipped in boiling hot water. Let sit, then wash as usual.
Coffee, Tea or Juice Stains
Again, our friend white vinegar is here to save the day! Spot treat the stain with distilled vinegar, let sit, then wash as usual.
Wine Stains
For clothing, cover the stain in white vinegar, which neutralizes the purple and red pigments. Immediately after applying the vinegar, rub in liquid detergent, then wash in hot water.
For a carpet spill, blot as much of it as you can with a paper towel, and then cover the entire stain with a lot of salt, until you can’t see the red wine stain anymore. Let the salt soak into the wet stain and then dry. As the salt dries, it should suck up the stain. Then vacuum everything up and the stain should be gone!
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