I love all the tricks above, I need as much help with stain removing tricks as u can give me, I have 2 toddlers who stain their clothes all the time.

posted on 4/16/2012 10:32:14 PM

409 and hair spray also work on fresh ink

posted on 4/11/2012 7:12:12 PM

peroxide is perfect for blood, I use to work at a vet. and we used this on our scrubs all the time, I use it on my regular clothes at home too, no problems, sometimes it takes several reapplications, but just let it soak in, even works on blood that's been washed and dried already

posted on 2/28/2012 10:12:51 PM

There are so many good tips on this post!! I think I like the peroxide with amonia sounds like a good one! I've used dish soap (like Dawn) when I was out of my pre-treater before and that worked with a little rubbing of the fabric together.

posted on 2/15/2012 10:11:42 AM

This is one I haven't heard of but willing to give it a try.  Might come in handy as I've got a new grandbaby on the way.

posted on 2/8/2012 9:38:26 PM

I've never heard of this. I suppose I'd consider it, but I usually just do the "straight-on" detergent like others said.  I'll remember it though--will be hard to forget!! :) 

posted on 2/8/2012 8:26:33 PM

Interesting but not for me!  I always have my Oxyclean on hand to use for many many cleaning projects!

posted on 2/1/2012 2:00:46 PM

This sound interesting, I have never heard of using milk? I will keep this idea in mind!

posted on 1/29/2012 5:26:04 PM

If I run out I just use some of my liquid laundry detergent as a pre-treat.  I mean, isn't that kind of the same thing?  I just put a little of the detergent (full strength) on the spot and rub.  Seems to work well and sometimes I think I shuold just do that all the time instead of buying a pre-treat product.

posted on 1/22/2012 6:21:18 PM

Never would have thought to use those ingredients, Thanks!

posted on 1/22/2012 3:40:07 PM

Great tip! With 5 kids I am always running out of pretreater! Thanks!

posted on 1/22/2012 10:30:40 AM

Hadn't heard of this before now - I will keep it in mind - thanks.

posted on 1/19/2012 1:24:23 PM

Milk is great for soaking clothes that have a fresh ink stain.  Just pour some milk in a bowl, and soak the section of cloth that has ink on it. (The clothing should not be washed before soaking.) You will be able to watch the ink come out.  My mom told me about this when I was a child.

posted on 1/14/2012 5:59:19 PM

Will have to try this.

posted on 1/13/2012 10:36:20 PM

Good to know! I am always looking for new ideas around the house.

posted on 1/13/2012 3:57:55 PM

Perioxide works awesome on blood, even if it has been sitting for a bit, best to do as soon as possible though.

posted on 1/6/2012 10:08:56 AM

I run out of this alot , thanks for the recipe !   

posted on 1/3/2012 6:30:37 PM

I've never heard of using milk! I like to use dish detergent.

posted on 12/30/2011 7:37:54 PM

Not sure about this one. Wonder why it says may not want to use all the time. Is it bad for the clothes or just the smell? 

posted on 12/28/2011 12:34:20 PM

Great tip...wonder how you found it?  Thanks 

posted on 12/27/2011 10:36:03 AM

...And peroxide won't bleach clothing? Sorry, I have so much left to learn in life and I'm not good with housekeeping, LOL. I peroxide bleaches my skin temporarily sometimes, so I'm amazed it won't do that to fabric. I'll have to buy a bottle!

posted on 12/21/2011 8:27:24 PM

I like the peroxide and ammonia tip.  peroxide is supposed to be really good for getting out blood stains.

posted on 12/21/2011 7:34:17 PM

Nancy.....'Clabber' is to basically sour the milk!

posted on 12/21/2011 4:57:57 PM

I like the idea of peroxide and ammonia--and it's cheap! I'm going to try it! I'm afraid the smell of sour milk would make me sick!

posted on 12/21/2011 4:56:11 PM

'clabber'... cool use of the word!  :)
I have heard Milk can be bad for fabric.. and even bleach it a bit.  

posted on 12/21/2011 4:56:10 PM

What is clabber?

posted on 12/21/2011 4:55:07 PM

I have heard that milk stains some fabric so would be skeptical about using it as a laundry pre-treater. A mixture of 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 2 tbsp ammonia makes quick work of stains without danger of leaving any residue behind. I have used this solution on everything from table linens to kids' clothing and am always amazed at how readily it gets stains out. It is really inexpensive, too.

posted on 12/21/2011 4:36:22 PM

Will keep this one in mind!  Thanks!  

posted on 12/21/2011 3:25:43 PM