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How to Remove Stains from Clothing

We’ve all been victim to an unfortunate accident including a nasty stain on our favourite shirt, jacket or one-of-a-kind jeans. These things happen; mom’s delicious Durban curry was perhaps too good to reach for a napkin in-time, or perhaps you’ve had just a little too many and your cup ran over and now your blouse is spoiled ─ for whatever cause, stains can truly ruin your clothing and subsequently, your day. 

Like all of us, you probably tried detergent and/or bleach to get the stain out before giving up on the quest to save your most-loved garments. 

If you’ve ever found yourself in any of the abovementioned situations, this blog is for you.

Here are the top 5 best ways to remove stains from your clothing:

 

1. Lemon Juice

Did you know that lemon juice is a key component in dishwashing liquid? It is also a great bleaching agent. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to getting white garments back to pristine condition, simply squeeze some (100% pure) lemon juice on them and leave them out to dry in direct sunlight. Only after they’ve completely dried out, can you proceed to wash them with normal detergent. 

 

2. White Vinegar

Whether you’re trying to get rid of annoying perfume stains or looking to add more vibrancy to dull-looking garments, white vinegar is the answer. You could either use it as an additive to your laundry detergent, or soak the tougher stain in a bucket of water and vinegar diluted.  

P.S. If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you’d know that white vinegar is also the secret hack for cleaning suede shoes

 

3. Club Soda

According to most restaurant staff, club soda is a fail-proof way to prevent a stain from sticking. All you need to do is pour the club soda over the initial spill soon after it happens and the soda will cause the stain to rise to the surface so you can wash it off easily at a later stage. 

 

4. Hydrogen Peroxide

If you’re dealing with a really tough stain, it’s time to bring out the big guns ─ hydrogen peroxide. Mix a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a dab of non-gel toothpaste and rub the paste on the stain with a soft cloth. Thereafter, rinse the garment and leave it to dry. This method is proven to be 100% effective. 

 

5. Salt

Found in all households and restaurants, salt is rumoured to be the number one wine stain remover (and it helps that it’s inexpensive too). Simply sprinkle some salt over the stain to soak up the moisture and then proceed to wash the garment with detergent once the stain has fully dried out. 

 

Check out our How To Guide on other useful cleaning tips and lifestyle advice.

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