Home Stain Remedies

I am one of those people that goes through far too many clothing items, not because they’re old or don’t fit, but because I wear/spill/stain everything! All of my favorite camis and tees have been through the torment of store bought spot cleaners and oxi-detergents, but I am always looking for an easier (and better) fix! Here are a couple awesome home treatments that I found, thought I’d share, and hope save my current wardrobe!

I love this one! Spill some of your precious red vino? Blot with a damp clean cloth. Dab with a little white wine (in between sipping it) to break down more of the stain. For anything that is left, sprinkle baking soda over it and allow it to absorb the residue for 20 minutes, and then remove it with a cloth.

If you spill the grease from that pizza or cheese burger onto your favorite shirt, that doesn't mean it’s done for anymore! As soon as humanly possible break out your talcum powder or cornmeal. Sprinkle it generously over your stain, and let it absorb the oils. Dust away with a dry cloth.

Get something gummy stuck in clothing or furniture? Freeze the goo with an ice cube, and then scrape the mass majority off with butter knife or comb. For the remainder, dab on a little clear dish soap. Rinse off with a damp cloth.

Remove ink stains with a little bit of rubbing alcohol. Dip a clean toothbrush into the alcohol, tap off any excess, and then gently scrub your ink stain away.

For coffee or tea, first mix together 1 cup of water and 1 cup of white vinegar. Sprinkle or spray the stain, dab with a clean damp cloth, and then with a clean dry cloth. Next, mix 1 tablespoon of clear ammonia and 1 cup of water, spray stain, dab with a clean damp cloth, and then with the dry.