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Ointments and creams that leave grease marks
Short answer: Zinc ointment, hand cream and sunscreen are fats with pigments that settle between the fibers. Treat th...
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Lipstick and nail polish on fabric
Short answer: Lipstick is fat mixed with pigment and needs dish soap rather than regular laundry detergent. Nail poli...
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Chocolate and ice cream on clothing
Short answer: Scrape off the solid part first, then rinse from the back with cold water. Use a little washing up liqu...
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Sweat marks that will not go away
Short answer: Sweat marks are a combination of salts, skin oils and everyday products. Soak the item in lukewarm wate...
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Soil and grass on clothing after a day outdoors
Short answer: Let soil dry completely and brush it off before doing anything else. Grass, on the other hand, needs tr...
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When one red sock colours the whole wash
Short answer: Wash the whole load again straight away, while it is still wet. Colour that has dried into the fibres s...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Blood on underwear and bedding
Short answer: Rinse immediately in cold water. Warm water lets the proteins in blood bind to the fibers, making the s...
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Foundation on the collar and what removes it
Short answer: Foundation is oil and pigment. A little liquid dish soap applied directly to the stain before washing i...
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