Sometimes, real life happens and we can't always tend to a stain right away. Or the stain is the worst you can ask for, such as red wine, blood, or ink.
But before you toss the garment out or make it into a dusting cloth, give one of these natural remedies a try. If stain does not come out the first time, it's worth repeating the process. Whatever you do, do not put the garment into the dryer if the stain is still visible after air-drying; doing so could make the stain permanent.
The following is a list of the most troublesome types of stains and some suggested remedies.
Baby formula
Anyone who cared for an infant knows that formulas, especially those that are soy-based,makes an ugly stain. But if formula stains are treated when they land on clothing, they can sometimes leave a ring after laundering. To treat them,rub a mixture of vinegar and a few drops garlic juice into the stain. This will help to break down the protein in the formula and release it from the fabric.
Berries
If the stain is fresh, rub a slice of lemon over it several times. If the stain is old, treat it with glycerin and wait 30 minutes. Rinse and allow to air-dry. If the stain endures, make a mixture of 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch, 2 drops eucalyptus essential oil, and 1 teaspoon glycerin. Add just enough water to make a thick paste and spread on the sun to dry. Repeat the paste application if necessary.Once the stain is gone you can launder as usual.
Blood
Immediately rinse the garment thoroughly in cool water. If necessary, let the garment soak in a solution of laundry soap and water for several hours. For light-colored fabrics, try wiping with a soft cloth moistened with hydrogen peroxide. Hang the garment in the sun and keep applying hydrogen peroxide until all traces of the stain are gone. Allow to dry and launder as usual.
Chocolate
Make a paste of borax and water and spread over the stain. Allow to dry and then launder as usual.
Coffee and tea
Immediately flush with cool water. Then soak in a borax and water solution before laundering.
Egg
Scrape off any dried material. Douse the remaining stain with a mixture of 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 3 drops sweet orange or lemon essential oil. Wash in cold water.
Ink
Place a cloth under the fabric and dab the stain repeatedly with undiluted eucalyptus essential oil until it begins to break up. The ink will begin to transfer to the underlying cloth. Remove as much of the stain as you can with this method. then soak the garment in a solution of equal parts of vinegar and milk before washing.
Lipstick
Gently massage the stain with white toothpaste or 3 to 4 drops of glycerin for a few minutes and blot dry. Then wipe several timers with eucalyptus essential oil. Launder as usual. Repeat the eucalyptus application if the stain does not come come completely after washing.
Paint
Success depends on the type of paint involved. Latex paint is easily removed by rinsing in hot soapy water. Oil-based paint is another matter, and your best chance is the act immediately. Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol, the soak in a solution of equal parts hot vinegar and milk for several hours. If this does not work , you may have to take the garment to professional cleaner or accept the fact that it's now a dust cloth
Urine
Soak the material in a solution of 1 cup vinegar, 5 drops lavender essential oil, and if the fabric cam tolerate it, 1 cup very hot water for 30 minutes. Then wash as usual.
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