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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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Yellow underarm marks and how to avoid them
Short answer: Yellow marks come from aluminum in deodorant that binds to sweat and fabric. Wash soon after wearing an...
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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...
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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...
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