Question 1

How do you remove old stains from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Pre-treat with stain remover, let sit overnight, then wash. Multiple treatments may be needed.

Question 2

What's the best stain remover?

Accepted Answer

Dish soap for grease, hydrogen peroxide for blood and wine, enzyme cleaners for protein stains.

Question 3

How do you remove ketchup stains?

Accepted Answer

Blot up excess, rinse with cold water, apply dish soap, scrub gently, then wash.

Question 4

How do you remove chocolate stains?

Accepted Answer

Scrape off dried chocolate, rinse with cold water from the back, apply detergent, wash in cold water.

Question 5

How do you remove ice cream stains?

Accepted Answer

Rinse with cold water, apply detergent, soak if needed, then wash. Treat protein stains immediately.

Question 6

How do you remove yellow underarm stains?

Accepted Answer

Apply baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste, let sit 30 minutes, scrub, then wash.

Question 7

How do you remove sunscreen stains?

Accepted Answer

Apply dish soap directly, let sit 15 minutes, then wash in hot water.

Question 8

How do you remove pen ink stains?

Accepted Answer

Apply rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, blot, then wash in cold water.

Question 9

How do you remove highlighter stains?

Accepted Answer

Apply hairspray with alcohol, blot the stain. Wash with cold water.

Question 10

How do you remove crayon from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Scrape off, then place between paper towels and iron on low. The wax transfers to the paper. Wash normally.

Question 11

How do you remove tea stains?

Accepted Answer

Rinse with cold water, apply lemon juice or vinegar, wash in hot water.

Question 12

How do you remove sweat stains?

Accepted Answer

Apply baking soda paste, let sit 30 minutes, then wash. For yellow underarm stains, use hydrogen peroxide.

Question 13

How do you remove poop stains?

Accepted Answer

Rinse with cold water, apply enzyme cleaner, soak, then wash in hot water.

Question 14

How do you remove fruit stains?

Accepted Answer

Rinse with cold water, apply white vinegar or lemon juice, then wash. Treat immediately for best results.

Question 15

How do you remove tar from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply WD-40 or rubbing alcohol, let soak, blot. Wash in hot water.

Question 16

How do you remove glue from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply ice to harden the glue, then chip off. For residue, use rubbing alcohol or acetone. Test first.

Question 17

How do you remove nail polish from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply non-acetone nail polish remover to the back of the stain. Test on hidden area first. Wash in cold water.

Question 18

How do you remove makeup from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply dish soap or shaving cream, let sit, then wash. For lipstick, use rubbing alcohol first.

Question 19

How do you remove tomato sauce stains?

Accepted Answer

Blot up excess, apply dish soap directly, scrub gently, wash in cold water.

Question 20

How do you set the color in new clothes?

Accepted Answer

Soak in cold water with 1 cup vinegar before first wash. Helps prevent dye transfer.

Laundry Stain Removal FAQ