Remove stubborn stains (tips and nifty brands)

Bette's stain bar

Most stains are easy to remove, if you know what to use and how to use it! Here are a few simple tips, also read the post on natural oxygen bleach.

Bette’s Stain Bar is made using coconut oil and comes wrapped in paper packaging. Just wet the stained area and rub the damp bar on the stain, and massage into the fabric. Rinse and wash item.

You can also use this bar for household cleaning. Lather with a damp plastic-free cloth or sponge, then use it to clean dishes, sinks and kitchen surfaces. Rinse with warm water.

Remove grease, oil and make-up stains 

  1. Blot with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  2. Cover with bicarbonate of soda, leave for 10 minutes.
  3. Use a soft old toothbrush to help loosen the fibres.
  4. Work a little dish-wash liquid into the stain with your fingers.
  5. Rinse with warm water and wash normally.

Remove blood, milk and egg stains 

  1. Rinse protein stains with cold water.
  2. Add a small amount of dishwash liquid.
  3. Apply a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water.
  4. Leave for around 10 minutes, then rinse.

Remove red wine stains

  1. Blot firmly with a clean cloth to absorb liquid.
  2. Apply dishwash liquid, mixed with cool water.
  3. Rinse and wash the fabric as usual.

Remove tea and coffee stains 

  1. Rinse the stain with cold water.
  2. Apply a small amount of dishwash liquid.
  3. Use a bicarbonate of soda and water paste.
  4. Rinse before washing.

Remove mud stains 

  1. Allow mud to dry completely
  2. Brush away loose dirt.
  3. Treat with a mix of dishwash liquid and water.
  4. Rinse and wash.

Remove grass stains

  1. Apply a bicarbonate of soda paste.
  2. Add a small amount of dish wash liquid.
  3. Leave for around 10 minutes.
  4. Wash as normal.

Remove hard water stains (mineral deposits)

  1. Mix cleaning vinegar with equal amount of water
  2. Spray onto the surface
  3. Leave for around 10 minutes
  4. Wipe clean and rinse
  5. Do not use vinegar on natural stone surfaces.

Delphis eco stain remover spray

Delphis stain remover

Delphis Eco Stain Remover is a reputable product sold in easy-to-recycle packaging. It’s also vegan and not tested on animals.

This bio formula can remove most stains, and be used as a biodegradable spot treatment. It weakens connections between the stains and fabric.

To use, remove residue then rinse with cold water, then massage into fabric with a dry or damp cloth. Agitate with a brush for deep stains. Rinse fabric again with cold water and repeat, if needed.

For stubborn stains, reapply and allow to sit for 2 minutes, before washing. Do not use on leather, spot test on silk.

Where to recycle toxic cleaning products

You can recycle empty bottles with household recycling. For bottles with product inside, don’t pour drains. Instead take to your council’s hazardous waste department.

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