Getting stains out of clothes

I soak any clothes that have bad stains in a solution of Oxystuff (can't remember it's name but I get it from the 99p shop - it's oxy or oxi something).

Lidl's also do their own brand. That costs £2 odd. That's a bigger tub though.

Mumofthreeboys wrote:

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All of the stains you've mentioned will be removed if you use Ariel Biological Automatic washing powder. No pre-treatment will be necessary on fresh stains.

It won't be as successful if you've already tried lotions and potions etc........ and 'fixed' the stains.:rolleyes:

Good Luck

Nile

I recently discovered stardrops and soda crystals. I too have a cupboard full of lotions and potions that cost the earth and 'calim' to remove the stains.
I now use 1 wash tab (half previous dose) a couple of drops of stardrops in dispenser draw, and maybe some on the really bad stains (eg loads of bolognese on a white shirt and left to dry for days/weeks under the bed) and add about 1/4 to 1/2 a cup of soda crystals to the drum (on top of the wash itself).
Now my washing has a 'cleanness' that I've NEVER had previously - stains are out, clothes are brighter. I was pushed for time the other day and skipped the 'treat stains with stardops' bit and just stuck it in the dispenser and it still all came out perfect. The only thing I still can shift is ink! (and I think it's the permanent type at that)
It'll cost less than £1.50 to buy both - just over a £1 to be honest - and both can be used for loads of other things too (search this board for other ideas for them and you'll be amazed!)
Hope this helps
Kaz x

jdpoole wrote:

I am desperate for some help with my washing!

I spend an absolute fortune on various stain remover products, from ones you spray ditrectly onto the clothes, to ones you put into the washing machine dispenser, and as far as I can tell they are all rubbish!

I have 4 children who between them can cover their clothes in food/mud/juice and other stuff too disgusting to mention within seconds of being dressed!

I've tried washing at 40/50 even 60 degrees and still can't get rid of the stains. The main culprits are bolognase sauce and mud from out back garden (not sure if it makes a difference but we have heavy clay soil).

Any help at all would be most welcome.


Thanks in anticipation!

Janet

I had a really good booklet about using white vinegar and stuff like that - but I can't find it :mad: If I do find it I will post what it says for mud and spag bol sauce. It really was a mine of info...I suspect my daughter has taken it...but she says not :rotfl: It even helped getting Guiness out of my sons jacket...not a trace afterwards. :T

Now it is Friday - hurrah and the bottle of wine is winking....;)

I have found Ace very good, gets most stains out - might give this Stardrops a go though!