How To Remove Stubborn Stains From Clothing and Linens

3. Wine Stains

What You Need:

. Salt
. White vinegar
. Laundry detergent

Steps:

. Blot the stain with a paper towel to absorb excess wine.
. Sprinkle salt over the stain to absorb moisture and let it sit for 5 minutes.
. Rinse with cold water and apply a mixture of white vinegar and laundry detergent.
. Wash the fabric on a cold cycle.

4. Blood Stains

What You Need:

. Hydrogen peroxide
. Cold water
. Salt

Steps:

. 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.

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.

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