How to Remove Set Stains After Being in the Dryer
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Soak muddy clothing in cold water.boats in mud image by pdtnc from Fotolia.com
Soak protein stains like blood, eggs, mud and urine in cold water. Never soak protein stains in hot water as it may set the stain. Rub the fabric against itself. Pre-treat the clothing with a pre-treatment spray or stick. Wash the clothing in warm water, using heavy-duty detergent. If the stain remains, try the process again. For blood stains, try soaking the clothing in a gallon of cold water to which 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide has been added. - 2
Pre-treat oil-based stains.antique oil can image by studio vision1 from Fotolia.com
Pre-treat oil-based stains, including bacon grease, salad dressing and face cream, with a pre-treatment product. Work 1/4 capful of heavy duty liquid laundry detergent into the stain--more if the stain is larger than 2 inches. Wash in hot water. Repeat the process if the stain doesn't come out. - 3
Wash tannin stains in hot water.berries image by cherie from Fotolia.com
Wash tannin stains (wine, berries and juice) in hot water with detergent. If the stain remains, soak the clothing in 1 gallon of water and all fabric bleach. Follow package directions. - 4
Grass stains are difficult to remove.grass image by green308 from Fotolia.com
Soak dye stains (marker, grass, tempura paint, fruit punch) in a gallon of warm water. Add 1/2 cup of laundry detergent. If the stain remains, soak again using all fabric bleach. Soak clothing in 1/2 cup chlorine bleach diluted in 1 gallon water if it won't damage the fabric. Test the fabric by applying a very small amount of diluted bleach to a seam or other hidden area of the garment. Apply isopropyl alchohol to marker and pen stains with a cotton swab. Flush in hot water and wash.
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