Use your homemade stain remover to treat alltypes of laundry stainsbefore washing the items.
Read on to learn how to make a homemade stain remover for your next load of laundry.
Tip
Mix small batches of the DIY laundry stain remover so it will work more effectively.
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Then, you are ready to use your homemade stain remover.
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Work it into the fabric with your fingers or a soft-bristled brushan old toothbrush works great.
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Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then wash the garment as you usually would.
There’s a good reason why a dark container is necessary.
Hydrogen peroxide is also most effective when freshly opened but will still provide cleaning qualities for about six months.
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Eventually, the hydrogen and oxygen molecules will revert into a solution of plain water.
Some are more effective than others depending on the bang out of laundry stain.
A mixture of dishwashing liquid and hydrogen peroxide is an effective homemade laundry stain remover.
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The dishwashing liquid contains ingredients to tackle greasy stains and the hydrogen peroxide helps remove discoloration.
Work the detergent into the fabric with your fingers or a soft-bristled brush.
Let it sit for five to 10 minutes before washing the garment.
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Both hydrogen peroxide and vinegar are good for stains but they work differently.
However, it does not work well on oily stains.
