Appliance Repair Tips: 5 Home Remedies That Will Help You Fight Unsightly Clothing Stains

Whether your kids come home with grass marks covering their jeans or you accidentally spill your dinner on the front of your shirt, stains on your clothing are never a welcome sight. Unfortunately, throwing your blemished shirt or jeans into the washing machine doesn’t always get rid of that unattractive mark. While simply using detergent and water may not be the answer, a natural stain removing agent could possibly be the solution you’re looking for. Listed below are cleaning mixtures that can help your clothes return to their stain free existence.

Grass Stains

• If the grass stain is still fresh and hasn’t had the chance to set in, head to your bathroom and grab the toothpaste. Apply the paste to an old toothbrush and give the grass stain a good scrub. Once you’re done, throw the piece of clothing in your washing machine and run it through a normal cycle.

• When toothpaste alone won’t get the job done, create a more powerful stain remover using equal parts white vinegar, baking soda and toothpaste. Scrub the spot using your handy toothbrush and launder the item through a regular cycle.

Grease Stains

• Before you throw away a pair of pants or shirt due to a grease stain, head to the nearest store to purchase a pack of white chalk. When you get home, simply rub the chalk on the grease spot and toss it in your washing machine. When the cycle is finished, the mark should be gone. If it isn’t, allow the item to air dry. Once the pants or shirt is no longer wet, reapply the chalk and wash the item once again.

• Baby powder is another effective stain fighter when it comes to grease. Simply sprinkle the powder on the unsightly mark, and allow it to sit for an hour or two. The baby powder should soak up the grease. After a few hours have passed, brush the baby powder off and place the item in the washing machine. As with the chalk, if the stain is not completely gone, air dry the clothing and run it through the process again.

Getting Your Whites Even Whiter

• While white clothing appearing a bit dingy isn’t technically a stain, restoring your shirts and socks to their original brightness can save you a few bucks in the long run. Thankfully, doing so only requires a pot and several lemon slices. To begin, fill a large pot with the lemon slices and water. Next, set it on the stove burner and turn on the heat. Once the water starts boiling, turn the heat off, and add the item you wish to whiten. After the clothing has soaked for an hour or so, take them out and wash them as you normally would.

If you’re experiencing performance issues with your washer or dryer and you’re in need of appliance repair, please contact us today and we’ll be happy to diagnose and fix the problem.