Homemade Stain Removers, Pre Wash Solutions, and Delicate Fabric Detergents
A Word of Warning Before Using Homemade Laundry Products
Keep in mind that all homemade laundry products should be tested on materials you are unsure of before using them. Simply find an inconspicuous area on the item in question, and test the homemade laundry product before using it on the entire item. The following homemade laundry products have been tested, and they are safe to use on most fabrics, but take the time to test fabrics you aren’t absolutely sure won’t be damaged by homemade laundry products.
Homemade Stain Removers and Coverups That Work
Automatic dishwasher detergent is beneficial for much more than washing dishes. Automatic dishwasher detergent is a very effective stain remover. Simply make a paste with automatic dishwasher detergent and water, and use a soft bristle toothbrush to scrub out the stain. Rinse the fabric and wash the item as usual.
Cloth covered buttons on clothing can become exceptionally dirty, and sometimes the stains on cloth covered buttons don’t come out during the normal washing process. Stains on cloth covered buttons can be removed using a soft bristle toothbrush and a mixture of mild liquid detergent and water. After scrubbing the cloth covered buttons by hand, wash the garment as usual.
Red wine stains are sometimes a problem for those who enjoy red wine. The key to removing a red wine stain is to attack the stain before it dries. While the red wine stain is still wet, sprinkle a sufficient amount of salt on the stain. Place the item stained with red wine into cold water, and sprinkle additional salt on the stain. Gently remove the stain by scrubbing the salted area with a soft scrub brush or soft bristle toothbrush. The red wine stain should come right out.
Eventually everyone encounters an ink stain caused by a ballpoint ink pen. Ink stains caused by a leaky ballpoint pen can be removed using hair spray. Simply spray the ink stain with a sufficient amount of hair spray, and thoroughly rinse the area with cool water. Repeat the process until the ink stain is gone.
If you want to wear a white garment and discover a stain at the last minute, you can cover up the stain using baby powder. Simply rub baby powder into the stain and voila, the stain becomes invisible.
Homemade Laundry Soap for Delicate Fabrics
Delicate fabrics require special laundry detergent, and detergent formulated for delicate fabrics can be quite expensive. You can make laundry detergent for delicate fabrics by mixing �½ cup of powdered soap, �½ cup of borax, and 2 cups of water. Simmer this mixture over low heat, and stir it constantly until it reaches a desirable consistency. After the detergent for delicate fabric cools, strain it to remove any lumps, and store it in a sealed container indefinitely. Use it as you would regular laundry detergent.
Homemade Bleach for Delicate Fabrics
Sometimes delicate fabrics require bleaching. You can make a bleach solution for delicate fabrics by combining �½ cup of hydrogen peroxide with 4 cups of cool water. Soak your delicate fabric in the homemade bleach solution for up to 30 minutes to brighten it and remove any discoloration. Rinse the delicate fabric in clean water and dry the item as instructed on the fabric label.
Homemade Pre Wash Solution That Works Like Magic
This amazing homemade pre wash solution works better than expensive store-bought pre wash solutions. Mix together 2 pints of warm water, 2 teaspoons of liquid detergent, and 4 tablespoons of standard ammonia. Pour the solution into a clean spray bottle, and spray stains before washing stained laundry. Allow the mixture to soak into stains for 10 to 15 minutes, and wash the fabrics as instructed on labeling. Store this pre wash solution in a spray bottle, and spray it on every stubborn stain. This homemade pre wash solution definitely works like magic, and if it won’t remove stubborn laundry stains, nothing will.
