From Grease to Grass: Proven Home Remedies for Stubborn Stains

You're mistaken if you believe that a stained garment is only fit for throwing away. The standard removal method often fails because detergents don't work on every kind of stain, as manufacturers claim. Most of them can only worsen the dirt or damage the material, which defeats the purpose, leading to even more disappointment and frustration. What works best on old stains? Remembering which products can be removed is key!

Fighting with stains is not the best solution. It likely yields poor results, and many consider some stains irremovable. Success depends on the approach, the products used, and knowing invaluable tricks worth their weight in gold when eliminating stains. Before you reach for popular stain removers, consider this solution. Homemade and, most importantly, safe and effective alternatives are much better.

To begin with, consider how to remove stains of unknown origin, as each is different. No ideal detergent can remove every stain, but choosing the best one at hand is very easy. Matching the product to the type of dirt is the best way to make the stain disappear swiftly and without a trace. There are as many different—more or less effective—methods for removing stains from clothes as there are people, but which home remedies are the best?

Greasy stains are notoriously challenging to remove, but all it takes is a good strategy and dishwashing liquid. Simply rub the stain and wait a few minutes, allowing the kitchen product to dissolve immediately. The final step is to wash the garment, restoring its original look. The spring-summer season brings grass stains, which are also difficult to remove. Yet, a mixture of two ingredients—alcohol and salt—eliminates them from the fabric.

Blood stains can be particularly troublesome, but combining ice and hydrogen peroxide works wonders, even removing dried fibers. It's best to use this method on fresh stains for optimal results. Have coffee stains left you worried? Try baking soda; you'll be surprised at how well it cleans and sanitizes the fabric. Makeup, like foundation, is no less stubborn than other stains. In such cases, one cosmetic can be effectively removed by another—micellar water, whose active molecules tackle the stain with the same efficiency they remove makeup.