Removing Stains From White Clothes
Watch our latest video to learn about easy DIY home remedies to remove stubborn stains from light coloured clothes.
How do you feel when you accidentally spill some food on your white or light-colored clothes, and the stains just refuse to go? You would feel annoyed right? These stains are very difficult to remove so you have to take special steps to get rid of them.
Here is a list of easy and effective DIY ways that can help you remove stubborn food stains.
1. Vinegar
Vinegar, a common household item, can be used to treat all kinds of stains. All you have to do is sponge the stain with white vinegar and then wash. If the stain is still there, soak the garment overnight in a solution of three parts vinegar to one part water before wash.
2. Salt
Salt is an effective ingredient for removing stubborn stains from white clothes. Soak the garment in cold salt water for 3-4 hours. Then, take it out and rub some liquid laundry detergent directly on the stain. Wash the entire garment in a normal wash cycle. I will now tell you what you can do for removing specific stains
3. Oil/Butter Stains
If the stains are because of butter, oil or any similar content do not rush (quickly) to rinse the spot with water. It might spread. First sprinkle some flour, talcum powder, or cornstarch on both sides of the stain. After 30 minutes, brush off the powder. The stains must have faded by now. Rub this residue (remaining stain) with any mild detergent and hot water.
4. Hydrogen peroxide for ketchup stains
Spilling of ketchup is very common. I will tell you what to do when next time you spill ketchup on your clothes. First remove the ketchup content from your garment. Scrape the remains with a knife. Then, soak the stain in cold water, and coat it with liquid detergent. Afterwards, apply hydrogen peroxide to the area with a sponge. This will remove the stain completely.
5. Curry Stains
There are two ways to remove yellow curry stains from your light-colored clothes:
First, squeeze out some lemon juice and dab it on the stain. Leave this overnight, and wash it in the morning, in a normal wash cycle. Or apply some toothpaste over the affected area. Let it stay for a couple of hours before washing it normally.
