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amother

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:01 pm

But not just those like Shout and Oxi. I mean the ones that remove the tough stains that don’t come out with the typical sprays!
I have 2-3 things that were washed a couple of times but the stains won’t budge. Even bleach didn’t help.
What can I use or soak them in to get the stains out?

amother

Anemone

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:06 pm

OxiClean MaxForce Gel Stain Remover Stick, 5 in 1 Power Spot Remover for Clothes, 6.2 Fl Oz

You need to left is sit a least a few hours for bad stains

amother

Periwinkle

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:13 pm

Nature bright from Shaklee
Mostly for light or white colors

SuperWify

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:14 pm

DeSolvIt available on Amazon. Make sure you wet the stain before spraying scrubbing then washing.

amother

Lemonlime

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:15 pm

Beware that the strong sprays often leave a mark or hole on the clothing.

amother

Silver

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:18 pm

Mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tbsp. of dish soap (or detergent), and water in a spray bottle. Spray the area liberally and let soak for 5-10 minutes and then blot again with a clean, dry towel until stain is removed.

From Google, but I have used this on washed/dryed-in stains and it works every. single. time.

tweety1

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:33 pm

amother Silver wrote:

How much water?

amother

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:51 pm

Thank you everyone! Keep them coming! Meanwhile I will try some suggestions here

amother

Silver

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:52 pm

tweety1 wrote:

How much water?

All the other places say 1:1 vinegar and water.

ewwpeas20

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 12:53 pm

Folex

lev2luv

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 1:55 pm

ewwpeas20 wrote:

Folex

Not just for carpet?

miami85

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 1:58 pm

My favorites are Zout (not shout) and "Ms. Mouth's messy eater" they both work wonders.

LovesHashem

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 2:04 pm

Put it in the sun. It's saved me soooooo much stuff. Even stains from months ago.

2xmom

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 2:20 pm

Dawn power wash

TravelHearter

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 3:43 pm

LovesHashem wrote:

Put it in the sun. It's saved me soooooo much stuff. Even stains from months ago.

For how long? Do you spray or wash?
I have a whole pile of stuff I’ve given up on

ewwpeas20

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 3:44 pm

lev2luv wrote:

Not just for carpet?

No. I use it on everything. So far it has worked.

honey36

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 3:45 pm

Resolve spray, scrub into fabric, let sit at least 10 minutes. Then put in regular wash.
Put in sun to dry.

amother

Narcissus

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 3:48 pm

What are the stains from?

cookier

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 3:54 pm

A lot of it depends on the stain and the fabric.

For things like spit-up or sugar stains, I use oxiclean spray or gel, sprinkle on Oxiclean powder, and then soak it overnight in hot water with a little detergent and Biz.

Food stains - miss mouth’s messy eater spray is the way to go.

Folex on things I can’t or don’t want to wash (shoes, strollers, upholstery)

Neck and armpit stains, or general yellowing of clothes, I dampen and leave in the sun. Depending on the fabric you can put lemon juice on before and it’ll bleach it out nicely.

Linens that have yellowed I soak in RLR and Oxiclean then wash and dry in the sun.

The only thing stain I’ve ever been beaten by was red gatorade on a white polyester flower girl dress. Nothing takes that out.

LovesHashem

Wed, Mar 15 2023, 4:06 pm

TravelHearter wrote:

For how long? Do you spray or wash?
I have a whole pile of stuff I’ve given up on

For a few hours in direct strong sun. No spray and wash. Just sun.

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