Wherever a detergent solution is called for in the stain-busting advice below, use this one: Mix 1 teaspoon of a mild white or clear dishwashing liquid (Dawn is often recommended)-no bleach-in 1 cup of warm water. When colorfastness is a concern, test your cleaner using a cotton swab. Do this in a small, unnoticeable area first.Īvoid scratching hard surfaces. Use a nonabrasive scrubbing pad on stone countertops and other hard surfaces.īe patient. Don’t toss an item in the dryer until a stain is gone. If in doubt, wash the stained item separately. Many stains benefit from blotting. Use plain white paper towels or a clean white cloth (cotton or microfiber-a dry cloth, unless otherwise noted) to dab up messes.īlot from the edges of the spill toward the center. Do the reverse and you may spread the stain.īe very sparing with water when working on upholstery fabrics. You’ll avoid ending up with a water-ring stain.Ĭheck tags and labels for laundering information. “Dry clean only” means the washer may ruin the fabric or trim.Īfter using a pretreat product on an item, it’s okay to launder it with other items. Trying bleach? Check that the other fabrics are colorfast.
Take care of any mess ASAP. The sooner you treat it, the easier it will be to remove. To help you keep your home and clothes stain-free, we’ve gathered the smartest, simplest stain-removal advice and tools to tackle common offenders, starting with food spills.
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