Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Did You Know That Vinegar Is A Stain Remover?

Browse through the list of handy hints to use Vinegar as a stain remover. Why spend money on pricey laundry stain removers with so many chemicals that are harmful to your body. Have you taken the time to read the label? They all tell you to keep them off your skin and how to wash it off your body to avoid chemical burns or toxins leaching into your skin. ... You don't have that problem with vinegar! Vinegar is non-toxic and inexpensive to boot.

Vinegar is a basic pantry item that has a wide variety of uses. It would be wise and provident to have several gallons of vinegar on hand in your storage. You don't have to purchase a name brand the least expensive brand works just the same. Read the label and you'll see both have the same dilution.

I wish that I had known all of the varied applications for vinegar when I was a much younger mother, it would have been better on our budget and our health!

* Remove Grease

Soak the stain in undiluted white vinegar. Then just wash as usual.

* Remove Iron Scorch Marks

Soak a cloth in vinegar, and use it to dab at the scorched area. Then, blot the stain with a clean cloth, and it should lift the stain.  It may take more than one application to fully remove the scorch  mark.

* Remove Mustard Stains

Apply vinegar to the stain, and allow it to soak in. Spot treat with a laundry detergent, and wash as usual.

* Remove Grass Stains

Apply vinegar to the stain with a sponge, and lightly dab to lift. If the stain persists, make a paste of vinegar and baking soda, and brush it into the stain with an old toothbrush. Then, wash as usual.

* Remove Ink Stains
Apply vinegar to the stain. Then, rub with a paste made of vinegar and baking soda. Let dry.  Then, wash.

* Remove Deodorant Stains

Rub vinegar into the stain until it disappears. Then, launder as usual.

* Remove Sweat Stains
Pour vinegar over the sweat stain. Then rub coarse salt into the stain (table salt will work if it's all you have). Place the garment out in the sun to dry. Then, wash.

* Remove Blood Stains

Fast action is the cure for bloodstains. Pour vinegar over the stain, and allow it to soak for fifteen minutes. Then, rinse with cool water, and repeat if necessary. Wash immediately after.

* Remove Tomato/Ketchup Stains
Saturate the stain with vinegar and let it really soak in. Then just wash as usual.

* Remove Set-In Stains

Saturate the stain in vinegar. Then, rub with a paste made of vinegar and baking soda. If the stain persists, add a couple tablespoons each of vinegar and laundry detergent to a bucket of water, and soak over night. Rinse, and wash.

* Remove Crayon

Rub vinegar into the crayon stain with a brush; like a used toothbrush. Then just throw it in the wash.

* Remove Vomit Stains

Rinse the garment in cool water to remove as much of the vomit as possible. Then, soak the stain in vinegar, and wash. If stain or odor persists, repeat the process.

* Remove Rust

Pour vinegar over the rust stain. Then rub coarse salt into the stain (table salt will work if it's all you have). Place the garment out in the sun to dry. Then, wash.

* Remove Sugar-Based Stains

Saturate the stain with vinegar and let it really soak in. Then just wash as usual.

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