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1. Coffee and Tea Stains
For coffee and tea stains, act promptly. Do not let them sit overnight as they can deeply penetrate the fabric making it difficult to clean.
- First Method: Mix egg yolk and glycerin, apply to the stain, let it dry, then wash.
- Second Method: Apply glycerin to the stain, sprinkle some boric acid, then soak in hot water before washing.
- Third Method: Use a diluted ammonia solution with baking soda mixed in warm water, apply to the stain, then wash with clean water.
2. Fruit Juice Stains
If the fruit juice stain is minor, you can sprinkle salt on it to remove it. If the stain is stubborn, you should mix salt with ammonia to tackle it. This mixture helps neutralize the organic acids in the fruit juice. Additionally, you can use vinegar to remove fruit juice stains.
3. Wine Stains
Similar to tea stains, if clothes are soaked in wine for too long, wine stains become stubborn. To tackle this issue, mix vinegar with ammonia, apply to the stain, scrub vigorously to remove the stain, then wash with clean water.
4. Removing Car Grease Stains
To remove stains left by car grease, use benzene. However, before doing so, sprinkle some talcum powder around the stain to prevent benzene from spreading and causing further mess. Alternatively, you can use crushed beets to effectively scrub the grease spots. Another method is to use a cotton ball soaked in dishwashing liquid to dab on the grease, then soak the stained clothing in warm water mixed with soap before washing with clean water.
5. Removing Oil Paint Stains
To remove oil paint stains from clothing, you can use gasoline and turpentine. While the paint is still wet, apply gasoline or turpentine to the back of the oil paint stain and rub. For tougher stains, you can use ethylene or acetic acid to remove the stain, then wash with clean water. If gasoline is unavailable, you can also use kerosene or alcohol as alternatives. For stubborn, dried-on paint stains, mix ester and turpentine into water, soak the clothing for 10 minutes, then scrub vigorously, squeeze dry, then use alcohol to scrub again before washing with clean water.
6. Removing Ballpoint Pen Ink Stains from Clothes
We all know that ballpoint pens are essential tools in our daily lives and studies. However, sometimes we accidentally get ink stains on our clothes that seem impossible to remove. Here are simple methods to help you deal with this:
- Method 1: First, wet a cotton ball with 90% alcohol or Acetone, then rub vigorously or apply to the stain and rinse with cold water after the ink stain has disappeared.
- Method 2: Soak the clothing in clean water, then lightly apply a solution of CLL4 to the stain. Afterwards, simply wash the clothing with regular detergent.
- Method 3: Mix toothpaste with a little soap and gently rub the stain, then use alcohol to dab on the stain to quickly remove it.
7. Removing Yellow Stains
During the summer, excessive sweating can cause clothes to develop yellow stains, especially in the underarms. So how do you treat this stain? Apply the following methods:
- Method 1: Use boiled potatoes, mash them and apply to the clothes like soap, then rinse with cold water and dry.
- Method 2: Put sliced lemon in a pot of water and boil. Then soak the clothes for about 1 hour before washing as usual.
- Method 3: Apply toothpaste or 3% - 5% saline solution to the yellow stain. Both of these are very effective in removing yellow stains.
8. Lipstick Stains
Surely many people have been perplexed by lipstick stains on clothes without knowing how to solve it. For lipstick stains, you can apply various methods to remove them such as using liquid detergent, ammonia, alcohol, or natural oils. These are perfect makeup cleaning formulas. Remember to gently rub with damp fabric before using these solutions. You can also use some bread crumbs, shape them into balls and rub them on the lipstick stain before washing.
9. Removing Yellow Stains from Shrimp
Shrimp is a delicious dish that everyone loves. However, if yellow stains from shrimp get on your clothes, it can be difficult to wash them off. To solve this problem, use the white part of a crab to rub on the stain on the clothes, then wash again with regular detergent. With this simple method, the stain will disappear and return your clothes to their original cleanliness.
