Whether it’s a splash of salad dressing, a drop of barbeque sauce, or a full assault of coffee, stains happen. They happen to the cautious as well as the careless and usually when we least expect it.
These tips are for washable fabrics only. Always test for color-fastness in an inconspicuous spot first.
Here are a couple of quick tips I’ve gathered:
Red Wine
Salt is great for “holding” red wine at bay until the item can be washed. This has saved countless pairs of jeans and blouses.
Makeup
Shampoo is great for getting out cosmetic stains.
Grease
WD – 40 is great at getting out greasy stains (salad dressing, lipstick and butter). Spray on the stain, wait about ten minutes, and work in undiluted dishwashing soap – launder in the hottest water possible for the fabric.
Bumper Stickers: Time to say goodbye to that "Nixon for President" bumper sticker on your car. Slather the sticker in mayo. Let sit for several minutes so the mayo dissolves the glue. The sticker will wipe off.
That red haze from tomato sauces? Apply a light coating of nonstick cooking spray on the inside of the container before you load it up; wash as usual when through.
Natural Tarnish remover: Brighten copper pots and pans using ketchup as a cheap tarnish remover. Coat the copper surface with a thin layer of ketchup and let sit for five to 30 minutes, depending on the severity of tarnish. Rinse and dry immediately. |