Stain Relief

Updated on August 18, 2009
M.B. asks from Altadena, CA
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Looking for ways to get rid of tough stains on a 2 year old's play clothes. Mud, food, paint, you name it.

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T.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

I learned form the Moms here about Oxy Clean spray. I
swear by it. I dont have any stains on my kids clothes.
Im obsessed about getting stains out and this does the
trick. Good luck

T.

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D.J.

answers from Los Angeles on

The Kids Draft. It in a pink Bottle or white. I have use it on almost ever stain you can think of.Not only on my daughters clothes but my husband and mine. I have gotten food out of my daughter baby clothes even if it was stitting around for a week.

Mine is 3.5 yrs and I still use. I will always use it and it smell nice also.
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R.L.

answers from Los Angeles on

My nanny uses Dawn dishwashing detergent on stains - just rub a little in to the area and then wash as usual. I guess because it breaks down the oils it works wonders. My kids clothes always look great - stain free. Who knew?!

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J.D.

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The very first product developed for Sensaria Natural Bodycare was the Citrus Cleaner. I use it in my front load washer for all laundry as the detergent, for all stains throughout the house, cleaning my kitchen, and cleaning all my fruits and vegetables. This is an amazing product and there is a one-year guarantee. I like to 'scratch' it into a stain, let it sit for a few then throw it into the washer. Done.

See my listings in the Local Business Reviews of Mamasource.

www.sensaria.com/J.

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C.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

Soak the items in Oxy Clean before washing them. Seriously, I thought for sure it would destroy my daughter's clothing but it doesn't. It's miracle stuff!

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T.S.

answers from Las Vegas on

I've had great luck using Shout Gel, and while I haven't ever used the OxyClean spray, I've heard it works wonders, too. Good luck!

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A.M.

answers from Reno on

Hi M.,
I always used Spray & Wash...worked okay. With a newborn I had worse stains. I was visiting my MIL and she uses OxyClean stain spray. It even got out stains that were washed with Spray & Wash, dried, and stil stained. Now I LOVE OxyClean stain spray. Good luck and happy hunting.

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P.D.

answers from Los Angeles on

I swear by Oxyclean. I prefer the powder for tough stains. I put the powder directly on the stain and then get it a little wet, let it set for a while - usually until it dries - then toss it in the wash. This process has removed stains that were on clothes sitting in a box in the attic for 2-3 years. There have been only 2 incidents, with less expensive clothes, where the Oxyclean faded the fabric. I have found that it does not work that well on (non-washable) paint. Good luck!

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D.B.

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I keep a small dishtub in the laundry sink, use a scoop or two of Oxyclean and let it soak over night. It's not perfect, but it helps. db

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A.S.

answers from Los Angeles on

Shout Ultra Gel has worked wonders for me even on old stains. I'm pretty sure it won't get paint out though. However, mud, mustard, BBQ sauce, blood, grass stains, etc. have magically disappeared. (c: The other cool thing is that you can put the gel on the stain when it happens and put it in the laundry basket for up to a week before washing it. Make sure to read the directions for yourself though before you use it. Good luck!

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C.T.

answers from San Diego on

Hi M.,

Absolutely, NOTHING works better than Nature Bright Laundry Booster and Stain Remover by Shaklee. It's a natural form of Oxyclean but it's 60% more effective AND it's safe and concentrated. Great for the environment too. I keep of bucket of Nature Bright and water mixed up in my laundry room and throw stained clothes in there to soak until the next time I do laundry. I add a little extra to each load of laundry. Everything comes out, EVERY time. I found this a year ago and wish I had it sooner. My daugher is now 4yrs old and I could have saved a ton of clothes. Check it out at www.greennutrition.info or register to win $200 of free products at www.freegreenproducts.info. Good luck!

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T.A.

answers from Los Angeles on

We use Ecover stain remover and it works well. You have to get the spot wet first, then rub the stuff on it... also it's best with any stain remover to catch it ASAP after the stain occurs.

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A.S.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hi,
I use oxyclean, not the liqued kind. I mix it with water to make kinda like a paste and i pour onto the stain, scrub it a little, then leave it for a couple hours, check to see if the stain is gone, if not, i put more on and leave it for a while longer and that usually does the trick!

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M.T.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hello,

Mom's Goop works awesome for all stains! You can get it at momsgoop.com

Good luck,
M.

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B.S.

answers from Los Angeles on

Oxiclean is a good start but try leaving them in the sun for a few hours. I cloth diaper an the sin gets the nastiest poo stains out of my diapers. No joke, it's worth trying.

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C.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

If you have whites try soaking the clothes with a few tablets of efferdent (a cleaner for dentures). I know this sounds weird, but it really works!

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V.S.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hello M.. The product I like best for tough stains is called Awesome, and I get it at the 99 cent store. They have the regular formula in a bottle for household purposes, as well as one specifically designed for laundry purposes. Either works wonders. Not sure about how well it would work on the paint though. You might just want to try good old fashioned paint thinner on that. Good luck!!!

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L.S.

answers from Los Angeles on

24 hour soak with oxy clean gets out everything safely and "green"-ly

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L.L.

answers from Los Angeles on

Dreft is amazing! Pour it directly on the stain and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
Also Palmolive dish soap, as well as Palmolive bar soap.

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T.B.

answers from Visalia on

M.,

Hydrogen Peroxide! Works on most things, especially blood. If you have blood stains in your panties, which we all go through, pour hydrogen peroxide directly on it and then toss it in the wash. Presto. You wont believe it!

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M.C.

answers from Honolulu on

Good Luck. I, too have a very tactile child. She is four now, and it does not get any better. I have found Oxyclean to be somewhat effective, but I just buy her clothes at Walmart or second hand stores.

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L.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

My first option is always cool water and bar soap, rubbed directly on the stain. If that doesn't work, make a paste of Oxy and water rub that into the stain and then let it soak in warm water for at least an hour. That usually works! Good luck

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L.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

The preschool teacher told me to buy Zout. It works pretty well. They have it at LONGS/CVS

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R.G.

answers from Los Angeles on

I love Oxiclean, both the powder and the spray called Max Force...give it a shot!

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K.W.

answers from Los Angeles on

i know how u feel my daughter clothes are always getting dirty.the one thing i found that works is spray and wash max in the red bottle. i spray that on and rub it in, let it soak for about 5 minutes and all the stain come out. i mean stains that have lasted thru several washes are either gone or so faint u cant really see them. they even work on my husband's sock and that in its self is a miracle.LOL

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