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How To Remove Stubborn Stains From Clothing and Linens

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. Rinse the fabric under cold running water immediately to remove as much of the stain as possible.
. Apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the stain and let it bubble for a few minutes.
. For delicate fabrics, make a paste with salt and water and gently rub it onto the stain.
. Rinse thoroughly and launder.

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5. Ink Stains

What You Need:

. Rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer
. Cotton swabs

Steps:

. Place a clean towel under the stain to absorb excess ink.
. Dab rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer onto the stain with a cotton swab.
. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes and rinse with cold water.
. Launder the item on a cold cycle.

6. Sweat and Deodorant Stains

What You Need:

. Baking soda
. White vinegar
. Hydrogen peroxide

Steps:

. Make a paste with 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water and apply it to the stain.
. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
. For tougher stains, mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar, apply, and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing.

7. Grass Stains

What You Need:

. Rubbing alcohol or white vinegar
. Laundry detergent

Steps:

. Dab rubbing alcohol or white vinegar onto the stain to loosen it.
. Apply laundry detergent directly to the stain and gently rub it in.
. Rinse with cold water and wash the item as usual.

8. Makeup Stains (Lipstick, Foundation, Mascara)

What You Need:

. Dish soap
. Rubbing alcohol

Steps:

. Dab the stain with a small amount of rubbing alcohol to break down the oils in the makeup.
. Apply dish soap and gently work it into the stain with your fingers.
. Rinse with warm water and wash as normal.

9. Tomato Sauce or Ketchup Stains

What You Need:

. Dish soap
. White vinegar

Steps:

. Scrape off any excess sauce with a spoon or knife.
. Rinse the stain under cold running water from the back side.
. Apply a mixture of dish soap and white vinegar, gently scrubbing the area.
. Rinse thoroughly and launder.

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