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How to remove red wine stains from clothing
washables: use denatured alcohol (ethyl alcohol) then with an eyedropper, flush with white vinegar for remaining color. For sturdy fabric, coat area with salt, hold over a bowl or the sink and pour very hot water through the fabric from above.
non-washables: use denatured alcohol (ethyl alcohol). Dab with white vinegar to remove remaining color. Dab with cool water and dry flat.
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.
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.