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Ink from a biro in the chest pocket

Short answer: Put a cloth under the fabric and dab the ink out with surgical spirit or hand sanitiser. Change the clo...

Grass stains in light fabric

Short answer: Grass is plant dye and protein in one. Treat with an enzyme detergent or a little surgical spirit and k...

Red wine on a light bamboo t-shirt

Short answer: Blot most of it up at once, cover with salt or white wine, then rinse from the wrong side with cold wat...

Sweat marks that stay after washing

Short answer: Sweat marks are salt and protein mixed with skin oil. Soak the garment in lukewarm water with an enzyme...

Blood stains in underwear and what actually helps

Short answer: Always rinse with cold water first. Heat makes the protein set into the fibre, and then the stain is pe...

Grease stains in bamboo fabric and the order that works

Short answer: Draw the surplus grease out with potato flour, then add washing up liquid and lukewarm water. Never dry...

Makeup on the neckline and how to get it out

Short answer: Makeup is oil plus pigment. Loosen the oil with a little washing up liquid or shaving foam, let it work...