You’ll Need:
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Baking soda
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White vinegar
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Hydrogen peroxide
How to Remove:
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Make a paste with 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water and apply.
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Let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse.
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For tougher stains, mix equal parts vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Apply and let sit 10 minutes before washing.
🌿 7. Grass Stains
You’ll Need:
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Rubbing alcohol or white vinegar
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Laundry detergent
How to Remove:
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Apply rubbing alcohol or vinegar to loosen the green pigment.
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Rub in laundry detergent and rinse with cold water.
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Wash as usual.
💄 8. Makeup Stains (Lipstick, Foundation, Mascara)
You’ll Need:
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Dish soap
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Rubbing alcohol
How to Remove:
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Dab the stain with rubbing alcohol to break down oils.
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Apply dish soap and gently rub in.
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Rinse with warm water and wash normally.
🍝 9. Tomato Sauce or Ketchup Stains
You’ll Need:
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Dish soap
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White vinegar
How to Remove:
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Scrape off excess sauce.
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Rinse the fabric under cold water from the back.
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Mix dish soap with vinegar and apply to stain.
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Scrub gently, rinse, and launder.
🧺 Pro Tips for Stain Success
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Use Cold Water for Protein Stains (blood, sweat, dairy) to avoid setting them.
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Use Warm Water for Greasy Stains to help break down oils.
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Pre-Soak When Needed: Soak in warm water with detergent for 30 minutes for tough stains.
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Repeat if Necessary: Some stains need a second round—don’t give up too soon!
🛡️ Stain Prevention Hacks
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Spray fabrics with a stain-resistant protector.
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Carry a stain removal pen in your purse or glove compartment.
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Wash stained items separately to avoid spreading.
✨ Say Goodbye to Stains, Hello to Freshness
Whether it’s a morning coffee mishap, a red wine accident at dinner, or grass stains from a weekend picnic, this guide arms you with everything you need to win the war on stains. With a little effort and these powerful tricks, your clothes and linens will look fresh, clean, and good as new.
