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. Sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda over the stain to absorb excess grease. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
. Brush off the powder and apply a few drops of dish soap directly to the stain.
. Rub gently and rinse with warm water.
. Launder the item as usual.
3. Wine Stains
What You Need:
. Salt
. White vinegar
. Laundry detergent
Steps:
. Blot the stain with a paper towel to absorb excess wine.
. Sprinkle salt over the stain to absorb moisture and let it sit for 5 minutes.
. Rinse with cold water and apply a mixture of white vinegar and laundry detergent.
. Wash the fabric on a cold cycle.
4. Blood Stains
What You Need:
. Hydrogen peroxide
. Cold water
. Salt
Steps:
. Rinse the fabric under cold running water immediately to remove as much of the stain as possible.
. Apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the stain and let it bubble for a few minutes.
. For delicate fabrics, make a paste with salt and water and gently rub it onto the stain.
. Rinse thoroughly and launder.
5. Ink Stains
What You Need:
. Rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer
. Cotton swabs
Steps:
. Place a clean towel under the stain to absorb excess ink.
. Dab rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer onto the stain with a cotton swab.
. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes and rinse with cold water.
. Launder the item on a cold cycle.
6. Sweat and Deodorant Stains
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