How to get stains out
There is nothing worse, than having a stain get on your favorite shirt and then ruining it. Prevention is best, but obviously that is impossible at times, but knowing what to do comes next.
Know that if you put the item through the dryer or wash in hot water, the stain WILL set. Try and take care of it immediately. If you spill something on your clothing, take it off and rub a little bit of laundry soap or dish soap and water on the area. If it is a heavier duty item, like jeans, you can use a small brush to help scrub away the stain.
If you are out and get a stain, they have little stain stick pens that you can easily keep in your vehicle or diaper bag. You can just wipe it on the stain and then launder when you can. Check the laundry isle at your local store.
The sun, is a great natural stain remover. If you scrubbed the area and it is still there a little, go hang it directly in the sunshine. Typically it will bleach out the stain.
Here is a handy chart for reference for certain stains:
| Chewing gum
Adhesive tape |
Apply ice to harden surface, scrape with a dull knife.
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| Blood | Rinse in cold water. A squirt of peroxide will usually remove the blood with ease. Test an area first.
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| Crayons or candle wax | Scrape off with a dull knife. Place stain between 2 clean paper towels and press with a warm iron. Change towels frequently to absorb more wax and to avoid transferring stain.
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| Ink | Sponge the area with alcohol, rinse thoroughly then wash.
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| Any other stains | Apply detergent, or even dish soap with water and try and scrub it out. Dish soap will help remove any grease type stains. |
