Archive for August, 2009

How to remove lipstick stains from clothing

washables: use a combination solvent to remove grease.  Using an eyedropper, flush with white vinegar or a mild bleach to remove the remaining color.

non-washables: use an oil solvent to remove grease.  Dab with white vinegar to remove remaining color.  Dab with cool water and dry flat.

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removing fruit and vegetable stains from clothes (juice, jam)

washables: start with denatured alcohol (ethyl alcohol).  using an eyedropper, flush with white vinegar to remove remaining color, then dish-washing detergent to remove residue.

non-washables: same as for washables, using water sparingly.  Even if you cannot see the stain, point out the area to dry cleaner, since any sugar that remains can caramelize with dry-cleaning products.

how to remove protein stains from clothes (blood, egg, grass)

washables: soak bloodstains in cold saltwater first.  If necessary, flush with white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide using an eydropper to remove color.  NOTE: the hydorgen peroxide my fade the color of the garment

non-washables: use dish-washing detergent, dab with cool water and blow out excess moisture; dry flat

Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Removing grease stains from clothing (butter, oil, mayonnaise)

washables: start with a combination of solvent and water.  Shampoo or dish washing liquid works.  Follow up with mineral spirits or oil solvent if necessary.

non-washables: use an oil solvent then dab with cool water; dry flat.