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Before using special-purpose stain removers, try using the natural
methods that do not harm the environment on less stubborn
stains.
However, prompt action is required! Soak the stain with an
absorbent sponge or a paper towel; then, rinse with cold
(lukewarm) water - but never with hot water!
GRANDMA'S ADVICE FOR NATURAL STAIN
REMOVAL
Stain
Stain removal
Colour lacquers
use paint thinner; rinse with soapsuds (test on a hidden spot first)
Blueberries
linen – soak in buttermilk; rinse with cold water first, then with
warm water
wool – first, apply lemon juice, then rinse
silk – wipe with spirit (denatured alcohol)
Tea
rinse with cold water (stain removal soap, if required)
Chocolate
rinse with lukewarm soapsuds; apply lemon juice and rinse;
Ink
apply warm lemon juice; rinse
apply milk, wait until it dries; rinse
Felt tip pens
use a mixture of vinegar and spirit/denatured alcohol (1:1); rinse
apply warm lemon juice; rinse
Mustard
rinse with lukewarm water or soak with soda, rinse
Strawberries
soak in a mixture of vinegar and water
Eggs
sprinkle with salt and wait until it dries
Cocoa
white fabrics – soak in salt water
Curry, turmeric
use a solution of glycerine; rinse
Tar
apply regular or peanut butter; then wash
Coffee
rinse with salt water or soak in salt water
(Ball Point) Pen
spray with hair lacquer; dry, rinse with a mixture of vinegar and
water,
moisten with vodka and soak
Carrots
apply hard soap, soak in water, rinse
Shoe polish
apply cooking oil; rinse
Blood
rinse with cold water
Dried blood
soak the stain with water, soak in salt water, wash with soapsuds
Adhesive tape
iron; place a paper towel between the ironing board and the fabric