Posted on 22nd Jun 2010 @ 10:54 AM

The Stain                     The Solution

Grass                           In a well-ventilated room, dab mineral spirits on a corner of the

                                    fabric.  If it’s not adversely affected, flush the stain.  (If it is,

                                    pre-treat with a stain stick instead.)  Let dry, then use a toothbrush

                                    to remove as much of the spot as possible.  Then, test a bit of

                                    rubbing alcohol on a corner of the fabric.  If it’s OK, flush stain

                                    with a mix of 1 part water to 1 part alcohol.  Let dry; launder.

 

Soda                            Soak the stain immediately in cold water for a half-hour.  Treat

                                    with a stain stick, then wash as usual.

 

Ketchup, BBQ

Sauce                           Rinse in cold water immediately, then soak in a mix of 1 part

                                    liquid laundry detergent to 8 parts cool water for 10 to 15

                                    minutes.  Apply detergent to the stain; wash as usual.  Still

                                    see it?  Soak in white vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

Grill Grease                 Dishwashing detergent was made for grease!  Rub some into the

                                    stain, rinse off in hot water, and repeat until the stain is gone.

 

Mustard                       Test white vinegar on a hidden corner of the item, and if the

                                    fabric tolerates it, soak the stain in it for 10 to 15 minutes. 

                                    (If not, use a stain stick.)  Hand wash it in a mix of dishwashing

                                    detergent and water, then launder.

 

Ice Cream                    Soak in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes, and then treat immediately with a stain stick.  Launder normally.

 

TIMESAVING TIP:  After you’ve tackled summer stains in the wash, save yourself a few minutes when you’re ready to dry.  Instead of tossing in a dryer sheet with every new load, stick a Bounce Dryer Bar to the inside of the drum.  It lasts up to 4 months.