What are some good ways to remove stubborn stains?
Common stains and the proper removal procedures Blood: soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. Catsup: scrape off excess, soak in cold water, launder as usual. Chewing gum: rub with ice, scrape off excess, sponge with cleaning fluid, rinse and launder. Chocolate: soak in cold water for 15 minutes, rub detergent into fabric and launder in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric. Coffee/tea: soak in cold water, then use bleach treatment with the hottest water that is safe for the fabric. Launder. Cosmetics: apply undiluted liquid detergent to stain, or dampen stain and rub in soap, forming a paste. Work until stain is gone and rinse well. Repeat if necessary, bleach if safe for fabric. Crayon: loosen stains with kitchen shortening, apply detergent, working in until outline of stain is removed; launder as usual. Cream/milk: sponge or soak stain with cool water for 30 minutes or longer, work detergent into stain and launder as usual. Deodorants/antiperspirants: scrub area usi
