- Many garments labeled "Dry Clean Only" can be safely hand washed using a mild soap like Woolite and cold water.
- When washing dark clothes for the first time, use cold water and put salt in the water. The salt will help set the color.
- Put salt in the water to brighten dark clothes after they have been washed several times.
- To camouflage a non-removable coffee stain on a white table cloth, soak it in strong black coffee.
Stain Fighters
- Grass Stains - Combine a few drops of household ammonia with one teaspoon peroxide. Rub stain with this mixture. Rinse with water as soon as stain disappears.
- Ink Stains - Use hairspray on stain (put paper towels underneath) and launder as usual.
- Fresh Blood Stains - Launder in cold water.
- Dried Blood Stains - Use hydrogen peroxide. Pour over stain as soon as possible.
- Kool-Aid or Popsicle - Pour rubbing alcohol over stain before washing.
- Wine and Fruit - Club soda or moist salt. Pour over stain before washing.
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