How To Remove Stubborn Stains From Clothing and Linens

3. Red Wine

• Key Agent: Salt & Cold Water
• Method:
  1. Blot up as much liquid as possible with a clean cloth.
  2. Generously cover the stain with salt to draw out the wine. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then brush off.
  3. Stretch the fabric over a bowl and secure with a rubber band. Pour boiling water from a height of about a foot onto the stain. Then, launder normally.

4. Blood

• Key Agent: Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
• Method:
  1. Soak the stain in cold water for 30 minutes.
  2. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain and let it bubble for a few minutes.
  3. Rub gently and rinse. For dried stains, make a paste of baking soda and water, apply, and let it dry before brushing off and laundering.

5. Ink

• Key Agent: Rubbing Alcohol or Hairspray
• Method:
  1. Place a clean paper towel underneath the stain.
  2. Dab the stain with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol, changing the cotton ball as it absorbs the ink.
  3. Rinse from the back of the fabric and wash with detergent.

6. Sweat & Deodorant

• Key Agent: White Vinegar or Baking Soda
• Method:
  1. Make a paste of baking soda and water. Scrub it into the stain and let it sit for an hour.
  2. Rinse, then soak the area in equal parts white vinegar and water for 30 minutes.
  3. Launder as usual.

7. Grass