D.C. asks from Eden Prairie, MN on April 01, 2008
Clothes Spots Stain Removal - What Works???
hi moms, neither shout nor "Spray n Wash" seem to cut it for me.
My daughter plays in the playground and preschool and I have noticed that the dirt stain persists on her socks even after I wash them real good after pretreatment with these stuff. I cant bleach some of them (colors).
Please share any products that work for you. If it is natural, thats an added perk!
TIA!
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L.S. answers from Dallas on April 02, 2008
Something I use that works really well is Zout. It works especially well on red/brown stains and greasy stains. You put a little on the stain, agitate it (with toothbrush, fingernail - whatever) then wash. It can sometimes be hard to find, but I have found it at Walmart and Walgreens.
Don't get the spray, get the gel. The spray doesn't work as well for some reason.
HTH
L.
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L.S. answers from Dallas on April 02, 2008
Something I use that works really well is Zout. It works especially well on red/brown stains and greasy stains. You put a little on the stain, agitate it (with toothbrush, fingernail - whatever) then wash. It can sometimes be hard to find, but I have found it at Walmart and Walgreens.
Don't get the spray, get the gel. The spray doesn't work as well for some reason.
HTH
L.
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A.H. answers from Dallas on April 02, 2008
A scoop of Oxyclean in the wash. If you still have a stain, put the item in a bucket of cold water with a little Oxyclean and let it soak overnight. Rewash after soaking.
If you have a greasy stain (say like grease from french fries) spray a little bit of Greased Lightning on the stain and work it in with an old toothbrush. Wash item with an added scoop of Oxyclean for good measure.
FYI- Greased Lightning is awesome. I accidently washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry. I thought I was looking at throwing it all in the trash. The Greased Lightning actually took every single bit of lipstick out.
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B.B. answers from Dallas on April 02, 2008
Spray n wash always has worked for me. Sometimes what I have to do is if the stain doesn't come out the first time then i respray the stain and then rewash it and it usually comes out.
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S.S. answers from Dallas on April 02, 2008
I use Oxiclean as well...it seems to be able to handle everying my 21 month old can create.
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R.L. answers from Dallas on April 01, 2008
I have the same issue and asked about stain removers not too long ago.
http://www.mamasource.com/request/14671225207151132673
I tried oxiclean simply b/c it was the first thing I found at Walmart and so far, I've had great luck.
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J.S. answers from Dallas on April 01, 2008
I make up my own pre-treating "recipes" from a mix of products with Melaleuca, and the mixture works really great! Plus, if you will put your *new* clothes in the mixture BEFORE wearing them the 1st time, the products make a "stain repellant", and stains just don't "set in"...
I have a very active little boy who will be 3 in just a few weeks, and he has really challenged me on stain removal at times!! :)
I love using the products because they are SAFER to use, and to have in our homes....I have a very strong history of cancer throughout my family, so I was absolutely looking for ways to reduce my family's risk!
I have my business listing on my profile, as well as my websites, if you'd like to contact me.
Hope to talk with you soon!!
~J.~
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T.W. answers from Salt Lake City on April 02, 2008
Equal parts mixed in a spray bottle:
water
ammonia
liquid tide or cheer
white vinegar
Will take the rust off a bumper. If it doesn't get it out the first wash, spray and let sit until your next wash day.
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L.P. answers from Dallas on April 03, 2008
I had the same problem and I was recommended Dawn dishwashing liquid (the original blue). I put a bit on the spot and rub it in with a toothbrush. I have even got it to work on old, dried stains! Good luck!
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