Homemade Laundry Stain Removers

Homemade Laundry Stain Removers for Blood, Grease and Paint

Blood, grease, and oil-based paint stains can be removed with a turpentine and ammonia stain solution.

While turpentine can be a scary product to bring home both for its flammability and inhalation dangers; one equally effective, safer substitute for turpentine is Turpenoid, an odorless turpentine substitute,

To make this laundry stain remover, combine equal parts household ammonia and turpentine (or substitute), and apply it directly on the stain. Let the solution sit on the stain for 8 hours before washing the garment separately from other clothes.

Enzyme Laundry Detergent Mix

Add one teaspoon of laundry detergent that contains enzymes to one cup of water. This solution is primarily for protein-based stains, such as blood and chocolate.

Hydrogen Peroxide for Blood, Mold and Mildew Stains

Use 3 percent, undiluted hydrogen peroxide. This an effective homemade laundry stain remover for blood, mold, and mildew stains.

It's also safe for the environment. Hydrogen peroxide works by breaking down into water and oxygen and works well as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold, and anti-mildew cleaner. 

To use, pour it directly on the stain. Use a toothbrush to work it into the fabric gently. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes, then toss into the washer as usual.

Fels-Naptha Paste for Makeup and Old Stains

Fels-Naptha laundry soap has been around for more than a century, and is still one of the most effective products for removing chocolate stains, makeup, lipstick, perspiration, and old stains.

Shave off slices of Fels-Naptha bar soap. Add one part soap shavings to ten parts of water.

Work the mixture into a paste and apply directly onto stained area. Let sit for at least 10 minutes. Launder as usual.

WD-40 Stain Remover 

Use WD-40 full strength, undiluted. Apply to stain, allow to sit for about 15 minutes, and then wash as usual.

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