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Gr.5 Fray Alonzo Jimenez, O.S.A Ms. Zaida Cervantes

10 Things of How to Remove Stains

1. Red Wine

There are a number of methods to use when dealing with red wine stains. One approach to
remove a fresh red wine stain is to liberally pour salt onto the stain without rubbing it in and let it
set on the stain for two minutes, then rinse with warm water before washing with detergent and
the appropriate bleach for whites or colors. Another approach consists of creating a thick paste of
baking soda and water and applying it liberally to the stain. Cover the paste with plastic wrap to
ensure it doesn't dry and let it set for a few hours, then wash as directed with the first method.

If the red wine stain is dried, soaking the stain in white wine can help to bleach it out. After the
red wine has disappeared, wash the clothing item normally.

2. Toothpaste

Toothpaste seems innocent enough but it can stain clothing, especially if the toothpaste contains
peroxide. Dealing with the stain immediately increases the chance of its successful removal.
First, try to rub the toothpaste away using warm water. If that isn't sufficient, make a solution
with three tablespoons ammonia mixed into one cup water and pat into the stain. Alternatively,
liquid dish detergent diluted with a little bit of water can be used. Rinse the stained area and
launder or hand wash normally.

3. Mustard, Ketchup, and Salsa

Use a color-safe bleach to pre-treat the stain and wash the item in the hottest water possible with
laundry detergent. Repeat the process again if the stain still remains.

4. Grass

To remove grass stains, gently apply a fabric stain remover to the stained area and let it set for at
least five minutes. Then, wash the clothing item using detergent plus the appropriate bleach for
the color.

5. Coffee

Coffee stains can be removed in two ways. One approach is to apply a pre-treatment of liquid
bleach for whites and color-safe bleach for colors onto the stain, letting it set before washing
normally. Alternatively, a soaking solution can be made with one part vinegar mixed with four
parts water. Soak the stain until the coffee is removed before washing regularly.

6. Dye Stains
Dye stains appear on fabrics during the laundry process when the dye from one clothing item
bleeds into the water and discolors another fabric. To increase the chance of removing the dye
stain, do not let the fabric of the stained clothing item dry. Re-launder the stained item
immediately with laundry detergent and regular bleach for whites or color-safe bleach for colors.
If the dye stain is still visible, repeat the washing process again.

7. Antiperspirant/Deodorant

To remove antiperspirant or deodorant stains, use white vinegar to soak the stain for a half hour.
Launder or hand wash the item using an enzyme detergent like Tide or Wisk in the warmest
water the fabric can withstand.

A second method for removing antiperspirant stains is to rub some liquid detergent into the stain
and let it set for ten minutes. Then, wash the garment as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Crayon

Rub vinegar into the crayon stain with a brush -- an old toothbrush works great. Then toss the
garment in the wash.

9. Tomato Stains

Saturate the stain with the vinegar and allow it to soak in, then launder.

10. Vomit Stains

Rinse the garment in cool water to remove as much of the vomit as possible, then soak the stain
in vinegar and wash the garment. Repeat the process if necessary.