Posts filed under “Laundry Stains”

Laundry question – discoloration after washing?

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I just did some laundry and put on a shirt I had washed. The lights in my apt aren’t great and I noticed a slight discoloration stain which of course is highly visible in the harsh work lights and sunlight. How did this happen? My washing machine has pretty basic choices – small, med and [...]

more laundry detergent versus hot water – which more economical?

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I read the best way to cut laundry costs is to use cold water. What is the cost trade-off between using more laundry detergent with cold water, instead of using warm water? Would there be an added benefit of better color retention with cold water instead of warm? (also possibly more ‘clean smell’ to your [...]

I need to remove a OLD stain?

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I two little chihuahuas that I love dearly. I notice my apartment started to smell like dog pee but could not figure out where they peed. I moved my couch today to realize that they have been back there peeing. These are very old stains on beige/tan carpet. I have removed them some with laundry [...]

Laundry Stains!!!!!?

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Someone left a tube of Chapstick in their pocket (cherry flavored) and it went through the wash and then the dryer, now some of my darker shirts are stained! Any way to get it to come out?