Stain Solutions

This will be a weekly post to make stinky stains go away(or at least make them a little less noticable). Check back each week for more helpful tips or add one in the comments below.

THE STAIN:

Blood

ON COTTON,LINEN,POLYESTER,ACRYLIC,etc:

Sponge stain with cold water. Apply paste of cornstarch and cold water. Rub lightly. Let dry; brush off. Tough stain: soak in solution of 1 Tbs enzyme laundry detergent and 1 qt warm water; launder.

WOOL,SILK,ACETATE,SUEDE,LEATHER,FIBERGLASS,RAYON:

Sponge stain with cold water. Add ammonia to remove final traces of stain.


WOOD FURNITURE,FURNITURE FABRICS,FLOORS,WALLPAPER,CARPET:

Wood furniture: sponge with cool water and dishwashing liquid. Dry with cloth. Leather, suede: Sponge with cool water. Apply warm water adn dishwashing liquid. Work gently. Rinse; blot.


*The above tips are from Family Circus magazine printed 5/12/1998 page 12. TheSmellyArmpit's tip is to BE CAREFUL!