Here are some useful tips on getting stubborn stains out of your laundry.
Bedding:
Not really in the vain of actually washing them, but for a nice look try to iron as much of it as possible. To put a nicely ironed set of bedding on a bed is bliss and if ironed in half it is easier to get the duvet exactly straight on the bed.
Laundry towels:
Mainly for white towels, wash once every so often with a couple of bleach tablets (you can get them in a small pot with about 50 in them) to make them come up nice again.
All towels you should never wash with fabric conditioner it takes the fluffiness out (strange but true!) this mainly goes for new ones, old ones it doesn't work any more as the damage is done!
Stains:
For alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and wine you should sponge off with cold water. On a stain that has dried, soak in cold water. Then wash in warm water using soap or detergent.
Ballpoint pen, you should place a paper towel underneath the stained area and sponge with denatured alcohol. Each time you apply more alcohol, move the stain to a clean part of the paper towel. Then launder using bleach if the affected fabric is white.
Berries and other fruits, fruit juices, Sprinkle immediately with salt to absorb the liquid. Apply white vinegar to the stain before laundering.
Candle wax, Rub wax with anice cube until hard, then scrape off with a blunt knife. Or, place paper towels under and over the fabric and press with a warm iron. Change the paper towels frequently until all the wax has been absorbed by the towels.
Catsup, tomato sauce, Soak in warm water and liquid detergent, then launder using bleach if possible.
Chewing gum, Rub with an ice cube, then scrape off with a blunt knife.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, Sponge with cleaning fluid. Let the fabric dry, then launder using bleach if possible.
Ink, Pour water through the fabric until the water runs clear. Then apply detergent and white vinegar. Rinse well.
Lipstick and other cosmetics, Rub the stain with detergent dissolved in lukewarm water, then launder.
Mildew, launder, then dry in the sunlight.
Milk, Cream, Ice cream, Butter, Soak immediately in cold water, then rinse thoroughly. Launder.
Mustard, soak in cold water and detergent or a soaking product, then launder.
Pencil, Erase with a soft eraser. Work detergent into any remaining stain. Then launder.
Protein such as egg, meat, meat juice, gravy, blood, soak in cold water. If the stain is still visible, sponge with cleaning fluid. Allow to dry before laundering.
Scorch, Sponge with hydrogen pyroxide or ammonia. Rinse well and launder.
Vomit, Soak in a salt water solution (one quarter cup salt to one quart water). Launder.
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