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A very old-fashioned, but very effective, method of getting white clothing, linens or towels bright white again is to boil them. The fabric needs to be completely natural, e.g. 100% cotton or linen - NO SYNTHETICS!. I've always used a combination of Tide and Biz (an enzyme cleaner usually found in the laundry section of the grocery store). Use about 1/4 C of each. Add to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add your fabric and let it cook for about 20 minutes in a well-ventilated area. I've used this for antique baby dresses and linens and they always come out bright sparkling white. Should you use this for clothing, remember to remove buttons first - they'll melt in the boiling water! I've never tried it on towels but if you've tried everything else you might as well give this a try. Good luck!
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Why is oil and grease stains difficult to remove from clothes?
Oil and grease stains are tough to remove from clothes because they resist water. The water in a washing machine works around the stain. Detergent makes it possible to remove oil and grease stains.
How can you remove yellow stains in bathtub?
You can always try comet or softscrub, something with bleach, and a scrubbie sponge. If that doesn't work, try toilet bowl cleaner, the thick kind. Let it sit for a little while, wear gloves and scrub away with your scrubbie sponge. That has worked for me on several different occasions.
How do you remove bleach stains from black clothes?
The unfortunate answer is that you don't. Most stains add a color on top of a piece of clothing that can be washed away. Bleach has removed the dye that made your shirt black in the first place. You may be able to redye part of your clothes, or reclaims them as bleached out grays, but you cannot remove the bleach stain. A black majic marker has always worked for me. It may be uneven before you wash it but is well blended after.
How do you get stains out of shirts?
Depends on the stain! I washed my son's blue tshirt a million times trying to get a chocolate stain out of it and finally tried hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol! Worked like a charm! Greasy stains need dishwashing detergent. The key is to get to the stain ASAP and to NOT dry the garment in the dryer until the stain is removed. The dryer will set the stain!
How do you remove ink stains?
Hair spray generally cleans up most ink stains, ONLY if you use the hair spray before you wash the item. After it's washed it won't work. Before you wash it, spray it with hair spray then rub and the ink disappears. When the ink stain is on a cabinet or table, you might want to try to spray some eau de cologne or eau de toillette on there. It worked wonders for me when my son drew on our white cabinets. I used "Hugo Boss" ;) Before you do, TEST IT on a non visible side of the object.
How do you remove marker stains from a microfiber sofa?
I used fingernail polish remover, very delicately, and it worked!
Is it possible to remove bluing stains on tailpipes?
Years ago there was a product called "Blue Away" I used it on my BSA and worked ok
Why is oil and grease stains difficult to remove from clothes?
Oil and grease stains are tough to remove from clothes because they resist water. The water in a washing machine works around the stain. Detergent makes it possible to remove oil and grease stains.
How do you get rid of sick stains on carpets?
Try Resolve carpet cleaner, that worked to get most all of the stains out of my carpet when i moved.
How can you remove yellow stains in bathtub?
You can always try comet or softscrub, something with bleach, and a scrubbie sponge. If that doesn't work, try toilet bowl cleaner, the thick kind. Let it sit for a little while, wear gloves and scrub away with your scrubbie sponge. That has worked for me on several different occasions.
How do you know if stains on clothes are from sex act?
Try checking under a microscope. it worked for monica.
How do you get spaghetti sauce out of laundry?
I know this sounds obvious, but have you tried a stain remover? I recently tried Shout Advanced, as it is advertised to take out set in stains. It works great: formula, spit up, Spaghetti O's, grass stains, and blood. I am sold. I have worked for hours trying to remove stains during my 25 years of life and I love this product, especially now that I have two children. However, if you are talking about delicate linens or table cloths, I would consult a professional cleaner. I know this sounds obvious, but have you tried a stain remover? I recently tried Shout Advanced, as it is advertised to take out set in stains. It works great: formula, spit up, Spaghetti O's, grass stains, and blood. I am sold. I have worked for hours trying to remove stains during my 25 years of life and I love this product, especially now that I have two children. However, if you are talking about delicate linens or table cloths, I would consult a professional cleaner.
How do you remove dog poop from the sole of a sneaker?
Paper towels and water. Depends on how much poop you're talking about though. I have ran the bottom of the shoe under the tap and wiped with paper towels. It's worked for me. Another idea is to use a toothbrush to get the poop out of textured areas of the shoe, such as the tread on the bottom. Then throw the toothbrush away, do not use it again.
How do you remove bleach stains from clothes?
The unfortunate answer is that you don't. Most stains add a color on top of a piece of clothing that can be washed away. Bleach has removed the dye that made your shirt black in the first place. You may be able to redye part of your clothes, or reclaims them as bleached out grays, but you cannot remove the bleach stain. A black majic marker has always worked for me. It may be uneven before you wash it but is well blended after.
How do you remove denim stain from leather shoes?
A white rubber eraser will remove blue stains from you white leather shoes! It worked wonders for mine! Hope it works!
How do you remove rust stains from stainless steel counter tops?
Use Bar Keepers Friend ®. Make it into a paste, cover stain, wait a few minutes and wipe off. This should remove the stain. It has worked for me in the past.
Can baking soda get out sharpie stains?
I have never heard of baking soda used on sharpie stains. But, I do know that denatured alcohol will break down the sharpie stains, but you will need some tide or shout spot treatment after using the denatured alcohol to pull out the stain. It worked for me!
