Archive for February, 2010

How do you get rid of laundry detergent stains?

I was a blanket in a really small washer and the detergent ended up leaving a big stain. Anyone know how to get rid of it. i would really appreciate it!! thank you! i used liquid laundry detergent but the blanket just didnt circulate enough. i also tried white vinegar but the only kind i [...]

How do I get nail polish out of my top?

Hey all, spilt a little reddy/browny nail polish on the bottom of my white stretchy ribbed tank top. I’m pretty sure its made of polyester. My mum already put it through the wash before we realised it was there…will this make it harder to remove? I’ve already tried acetone based nail polish remover, it just [...]

Making your own laundry supplies?

I am interested in making my own laundry detergent and fabric softener. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you have direction on how to do so? What about stain removal. I have found that buying detergent and the other stuff is so expensive and we go through a lot of it, so if [...]

How do you get toothpaste off a shirt?

I’ve tried washing my shirt several times. It’s pretty much dried up but when I wash the shirt, the marks get hard and sticky. I’ve tried using Shout on it and some strong laundry stain soap, but I can’t think of anything else that would work. Help anyone?

Best Stain Resistant Sheet Sets?

What is the best variety (cotton, satin etc;) of sheets sets that doesnt retain dirt as much. I have tried to wash my sheets in the laundry with stain fighter, oxyclean, clorox and the best of the best detergents, but they dont seem to get white and clean as new ones. Will expensive sheets sets [...]