Replace paper towels frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Alternate Method: Place stain over mouth of a jar or glass; hold fabric taut. Drip the alcohol or cleaning fluid through the stain so ink will drop into the container as it is being removed. Laundry Basics. Ketchup Remove any excess ketchup with a spoon or knife, but be careful not to rub it into the fabric.

If the garment is washable, remove the garment as soon as possible and run cold water through the stain from the backside to force the stain out of the clothing.

Note: Avoid dabbing at it as this can spread the stain. To remove most lipstick stains from napkins, put the napkin stain down on top of a couple layers of paper towel or absorbent towel. Dampen another towel with rubbing alcohol 70 or 90 percent , then dab, dab, dab the stained area.

Look underneath and you should see lipstick on the paper towels. Keep at it until all of the stain is gone. Some long-lasting lipsticks may need more work to get off. Maple syrup or corn syrup stains should be removed as soon as possible.

Begin by using a blunt kitchen knife to remove any excess syrup still on the fabric. For washable fabrics, flush with cool to warm water from the back of the stain.

Pretreat with a stain remover or liquid laundry detergent and let sit for several minutes. Wash as recommended according to the garment label. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder stained items using a bleach safe for fabric and hottest water recommended for fabric.

NOTE: Badly mildewed fabrics may be damaged beyond repair. When dry, brush off as much mud as possible. Light Stains: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water, liquid laundry detergent or a liquid detergent booster.

Heavy Stains: Pretreat or presoak with a laundry detergent or a product containing enzymes. Flush under cold water to loosen the stain, and then pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Add bleach to the wash also — preferably chlorine bleach.

Check the care label to see if it is safe for the fabric. Try nail polish remover but do not use on acetate or triacetate fabrics. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain. Repeat until stain disappears, if it does.

Rinse and launder. NOTE: Nail polish may be impossible to remove. Red sauce or wine stain? We have a guide to get rid of any mess caused by a pasta dinner!

Paint Water-based Paint: Rinse fabric in warm water while stains are still wet. NOTE: Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. Oil-based Paint and Varnish: Use the same solvent the label on the can advises for a thinner.

If not available, use turpentine. Pretreat with prewash stain remover, bar soap or laundry detergent. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or liquid laundry detergent.

Use a prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Sponge the stained area with a dry-cleaning solvent; let it air-dry. Soak the stain in a solution of one cup of liquid laundry detergent and a few drops of ammonia Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia - the resulting fumes are hazardous for at least 30 minutes.

Launder using liquid laundry detergent. Launder using sodium hypochlorite bleach, if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water, then launder. NOTE: Badly scorched fabrics may be damaged beyond repair. Liquid Shoe Polish: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water.

Paste Shoe Polish: Scrape residue from fabric with a dull knife. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover or cleaning fluid; rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Launder using a bleach safe for fabric. Sponge the stain with cool water or soak it in cool water for about 30 minutes.

Launder; if safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash. Scrape residue from fabric. Place stain facedown on paper towels. Sponge with cleaning fluid. Replace paper towels frequently to absorb more tar and to avoid transferring stains.

Launder in hottest water safe for fabric. Dampen stain and rub with bar soap; rinse. NOTE: If stain remains, launder again using a bleach safe for fabric. Water-Based Wood Stain Lay down a thick layer of white paper towels.

Place the stained clothing on top of the paper towels, with the stain face down on the paper towels. Pour a capful of acetone onto the stain. Use the following resources to help give your washing and drying a boost so you can enjoy the benefits of fresh-smelling, stain-free clothes.

For less bleach odor but the same whitening, use ½ cup of bleach and ½ cup of baking soda. For extra freshness, add ½ cup of baking soda to detergent, then another ½ cup in the rinse cycle. How To Laundry. Topics: Cleaning.

Then toss it in the wash with a high-performing laundry detergent. Check Before You Dry: Before you transfer it into the dryer, check to see if the stain is really gone. If not, pre-treat and wash it again, because dryer heat can set the stain permanently.

Blood Stains. Coffee Stains. Grass Stains. Grease Stains. Marker Stains. Sweat Stains. Wine Stains. Crayon Stains. Juice and Fruit Stains. Chocolate Stains. What wash cycle should you use when removing common stains? Pre-treat with stain remover. How to remove blood stains from clothing Flush the backside of the fabric with cold water to remove excess.

Rub the stain together with the fabric to break it up. Flush with hydrogen peroxide. Launder with cold water. How to remove dye transfer stains from clothing Mix a solution of water and oxygen-based bleach follow instructions on package.

Soak the clothing in the solution overnight. Repeat the process until the stains are gone. How to remove coffee stains from clothing Flush the backside of the fabric with hot water. Air dry in the sun if possible.

How to remove sweat stains from clothing Flush the stains with vinegar. How to remove deodorant stains from clothing Saturate the stained area with cold water. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain and let sit for 30 minutes. How to remove rust stains from clothing Squirt area with lemon juice and sprinkle salt.

Alternately, flush with hydrogen peroxide. How to remove yellow stains body oil from clothing Flush the stains with vinegar. How to remove chocolate stains from clothing Scrape off any excess chocolate.

Blot with a cloth and dish soap solution 1 part soap to 10 parts water. Dab with liquid laundry detergent. Flush the backside of the fabric with hot water. How to remove red wine stains from clothing Cover with salt and let sit for a few minutes. How to remove berry stains from clothing Scrap off any excess material.

How to remove poop stains from clothing Scrape off any excess material. Wash with hot water and some chlorine bleach. How to remove tea stains from clothing Flush the backside of the fabric with hot water.

How to remove mustard stains from clothing Flush with vinegar. How to remove nail polish from clothing Flush with acetone or paint thinner. Blot with cloth and dish soap solution 1 part soap to 10 parts water. How to remove lipstick and makeup stains from clothing Blot with cloth and mineral spirits.

Blot excess with a cloth after letting sit for 15 minutes. Sponge with an ammonia solution 1 part ammonia to 2 parts water. Rinse the backside of the fabric with cold water. How to remove mold stains from white clothing Gently scrape off excess mold from the surface with a toothbrush or soft brush.

Mix a bleach solution and apply to the stain or soak 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Allow to soak for several minutes and then launder with hot water. How to remove mold stains from colored clothing Gently scrape off excess mold from the surface with a toothbrush or soft brush.

Spray white vinegar directly onto the stains. Let air dry in the sun if possible sunlight can kill mold spores. How to remove Tumeric stains from clothing Rinse the backside of the fabric with cold water.

Soak the item in a solution of half laundry detergent and half water for 20 minutes. For white clothing, soak in a bleach solution instead 1 part bleach to 3 parts water.

Launder with cold water and let air dry in the sun if possible. How to remove tomato sauce and ketchup stains from clothing Scrape off excess substance with a spoon or dull knife.

Rinse the backside of the fabric with water. Pre-treat the stains directly with laundry detergent or stain remover. Let sit for 5 minutes or more, then launder with hot water.

How to remove grass stains from clothing Flush the backside of the fabric with cold water. Rub the stain together with the fabric. How to remove permanent marker stains from clothing Place the stain face-down on a paper towel.

Blot the backside of the fabric with a cloth soaked with rubbing alcohol. The ink should transfer to the paper towel. Repeat with a new paper towel as needed. How to remove adhesive from clothing Harden the residue by freezing the garment or applying ice.

Scrape off any excess material with a dull knife. Apply mineral spirits, scrub lightly with a toothbrush. Rinse through with cold water. Apply stain removal product or detergent. launder with cold water. What to buy: The best product for removing sticky adhesives from anything is GooGone.

Saturate the area in vinegar and let it soak for 30 minutes or more. Let soak overnight for best results. Create a paste using 1 part baking soda and 1 part vinegar.

Apply, let sit, then rub with a cloth or soft brush.