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Ballpoint pen on a shirt or pocket

Short answer: Place a piece of kitchen roll under the stain and dab with rubbing alcohol on a cotton bud. Change the ...

Grease from food on clothing and what lifts it

Short answer: Washing up liquid is made for fat and works well on clothing too. Add a little to the stain, work it in...

Fake tan on light clothing and bedding

Short answer: Self tanner colours both skin and fabric. Wash straight away in lukewarm water with liquid detergent, a...

Coffee and tea on your clothes

Short answer: Rinse with cold water straight away when coffee or tea hits your clothes. Coffee with milk also needs a...

White deodorant marks on dark clothing

Short answer: White streaks are dried deodorant sitting on the surface of the fabric. Wipe them off with a dry piece ...

Red wine on bamboo clothing and what actually works

Short answer: Blot immediately with cold water, never warm. Heat sets the color, and then the stain becomes permanent...

Clothing for a full day looking after grandchildren

Short answer: You sit on the floor, lift and go outside several times over the course of the day. Choose something th...

Clothing on moving day

Short answer: On moving day you lift, bend and climb stairs for hours. Choose clothes that handle dirt, do not pinch ...

What to pack for a hospital stay

Short answer: Loose clothes that are easy to take off, several sets of underwear and a pair of socks cover most of it...

Clothing when you are ill in bed

Short answer: A fever brings alternating cold and sweat. Choose something easy to change, that does not pinch anywher...

Clothing when the working day happens at home

Short answer: Working from home needs something that reads well on a video call and stays comfortable for eight hours...

The first time you do your own laundry

Short answer: Three rules cover most of it: sort by colour, wash at 40 degrees and skip fabric softener. You will lea...