6 Homemade Laundry
Stain Solutions

6 Homemade Laundry Stain Solutions. These will save you both money and time.

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1 Household ammonia mix.

Mix one part of ammonia to eight parts of water.

2 Enzyme detergent mix.

Add one teaspoon of a detergent that contains enzymes to one cup of water.

3 Hand dishwashing liquid mix.

Add one teaspoon of commercial dishwashing liquid to one cup of water.

4 Hydrogen peroxide.

No change required here! Just use 3 percent, undiluted.

5 Fels-Naptha paste.

Shave off slices of Fels-Naptha bar soap. Add one part of shavings to ten parts of water. Work the mixture into a paste.

6 WD-40.

Use full strength, undiluted.

After treating stains, always wash clothes in the hottest water safe for the fabric, using chlorine bleach or color-safe bleach, depending on the label's instructions.

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