If all of these fail and your favorite garment still has the stain, that is not the end of it. Use something to cover it – like a patch or embroidery or a decorative pin. Show the stain who is boss How to do it First rinse with cold water. Soak coloureds in a solution of borax for 15 minutes. For white linen, sprinkle borax on the fabric and flush with hot water. Wash with biological detergent. Soak the stained area in a solution of 1 cup warm water and 1 tsp dish washing detergent. If the stain still remains you may have to give it for dry cleaning. Chocolate

Soak the stained area in a solution of 1 cup warm water and 1 tsp dish washing detergent. Use ammonia dissolved in water Oil paint Please Note: Dabitoff Spray is not suitable for velvet, silk, rayon, brocade or fabrics unsuitable for wet cleaning. It is recommended to test on a hidden area for colour fastness.Stains on wool, rayon and silk should be taken to the dry cleaner for spot treatment. When you try to spot clean, water stains may appear, which is just as bad.

Soak the stained area in a solution of 1 cup warm water and 1 tsp dish washing detergent; wash in hot/warm water. Also see methods for removing butter stains. Random Fabric Stains: If you’re a linens kinda gal and use tablecloths or lots of cushions, lightly spray them with cheap hairspray. Spills will bead on the surface and can be easily wiped away which means no stains! And the hairspray easily comes out in a normal wash cycle.Nail polish remover is also handy for removing stains from all-purpose glue or adhesive: dab the affected area with nail polish remover (or acetone as it is known) then rinse with cold water. 11. Soda water Blood: Pat, but don’t rub the stain with a smidge of cold water and leave to dry. Remarkably, this is often all it takes. If this doesn’t rid the stain, however, add a little baking soda to the water and try again, leaving it for half-an-hour before patting it again with clean water then leaving it to dry. If it’s still not clean? Try diluting washing-up liquid in water and dab it on the stain with a cloth. Always use the mildest methods first before trying more harsher ones. Rinse thoroughly afterward to remove the product.

Apply a paste of baking soda mixed with a little water on the stained area.Rinse thoroughly with warm water Acrylic paint How to do it If you dye an entire washload, soak in cold water with washing soda to avoid setting the colour. As soon as possible, machine wash again with a colour run dye reversal product. Do not use hot/warm water. Soak the stained area in a solution of 1 cup warm water and 1 tsp dish washing detergent. If stain persists use ammonia solution; Rubbing alcohol is also supposed to remove soft drink stains. Colour bleeds Beetroot: Worst. Stain. Everrrrrr! Treat it as soon as it occurs (if possible). Soak the garment or carpet with cold water. Mix a small amount of strong dish washing detergent in a bowl with a bit of cold water and rub the area of the stain gently with your fingers. This can be really effective if you do this straight away and the stain isn’t too bad. Sadly, if the stain refused to move, try treating it with biological detergent the same as you would a poo or pee stain.When you leave a needle in the fabric it can rust and leave rust stains. On white clothes, you can soak rust stains with lemon juice and salt. Soak the stain on colored clothes in a solution of salt and vinegar and water for a few hours. Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of salt.