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Let’s face it.
Tossing clothes in a washer with some detergent is pretty simple.
It’s those stains that can really cause the problems.
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Fresh stains are much easier to remove than those that have dried into the fabric.
Stick with warm if that’s best for the fabric.
Soap can actually set many stains like berries,fruit,orvegetablestains.
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Teach your family to tell you about stains or mark them with a clothespin.
But it helps to inspect wet laundry before tossing it into the dryer.
If a stain is still evident, do not place the garmentin the dryer.
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The heat of the dryer makes the stain more permanent.
The same principle applies to ironing.
Never heat a stain, as this can set it permanently into the fabric.
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A quick treatment and straight into the washer probably isn’t enough time.
Treat the stain and wait at least 10 to 15 minutes before washing.
This gives the pretreatment time to work.
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Today’s products for removing stains are very effective, so you don’t need to scrub aggressively.
Excessive rubbing can actually spread the stain and damage the fabric.
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To get the best results, wash heavilystained items separately.
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This means really dirty work clothes or muddy children’s play clothes should not be washed with less-soiled clothing.
Additional Tips for Removing Laundry Stains
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