How to get all these stains out of clothes

stuartw101

I have two t-shirts and two aprons the t-shirts are made of polyester and aprons 67% polyester and 33% cotton. They are always washed the next day but have lost colour or still have some stains on them. They come in contact with various things including, dirty ice, fish, water, and chicken fat. Obviously not all at once but they are some of the things they usually come in contact with.

I was wondering if anyone has any good tips to get the clothes look new and clean again without any stains.

Thanks

Nile

stuartw101 wrote:

I have two t-shirts and two aprons the t-shirts are made of polyester and aprons 67% polyester and 33% cotton. They are always washed the next day but have lost colour or still have some stains on them. They come in contact with various things including, dirty ice, fish, water, and chicken fat. Obviously not all at once but they are some of the things they usually come in contact with.

I was wondering if anyone has any good tips to get the clothes look new and clean again without any stains.

Thanks

It would help if you could tell us what laundry care products you use currently.

When I used to work in a research & development laboratory (evaluating laundry care products) the best stain removal product was Ariel biological automatic powder. It is the enzymes in the biological formula that will remove food stains.

It is possible that the existing stains will be stubborn to remove because you have 'fixed' them into the fabric. I would try soaking the garments in a bucket of hand hot water with Ariel bio powder. Agitate/stir the water and garments but don't add more water. Leave to soak for 2 hours (occasionally stirring), then rinse garments in the sink and check if the stains have gone.

For our general washing, I use Surf because it is cheaper than Ariel.:rolleyes:

For heavily stained or very dirty garments, I use Ariel bio powder.;)

stuartw101

So once i have done that do i put in washing machine or put on the line?

Also can i use ariel bio powder in the washing machine each time i have to wash them?

We currently use srf and a cheap fabric softener i think, i dont do the washing so thats why im asking stupid questions.

Nile

stuartw101 wrote:

So once i have done that do i put in washing machine or put on the line?

Also can i use ariel bio powder in the washing machine each time i have to wash them?

We currently use srf and a cheap fabric softener i think, i dont do the washing so thats why im asking stupid questions.

Check the garments very thoroughly (after soaking) for any remaining stains or marks. If they are clean, you can peg them out to dry. If any marks remain, put them in the washing machine to wash with Ariel Bio automatic powder. Fingers crossed, they'll come out clean.

Surf is fine for general washing (I find) but for your food stained clothes I would use Ariel Bio automatic powder every time.;)

To recap, I use Surf for general washing loads.......with Lenor fabric softener.

I use Ariel Biological powder for very dirty or badly stained garments....with Lenor fabric softener.

For whites, I use Persil automatic powder only, no fabric softener. My whites might not be soft but I've got white sports socks that are years old and still white.

Don't worry about asking (stupid) questions, how will you ever learn if you don't ask?

Gingham_Ribbon

You could try rubbing a little washing up liquid onto the food stain before putting through the wash.

While on the subject, I'd also be grateful to know how to get a sweaty smell out of t shirts that need to be washed on 30 on the delicate cycle...

Thanks. (I use ecover biological with vinegar to soften.)

squeaky

Gingham_Ribbon wrote:

You could try rubbing a little washing up liquid onto the food stain before putting through the wash.

While on the subject, I'd also be grateful to know how to get a sweaty smell out of t shirts that need to be washed on 30 on the delicate cycle...

Thanks. (I use ecover biological with vinegar to soften.)

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Gingham_Ribbon

Done it again, Squeaky. Thanks very much. I'll give the bicarb and water one a go and report back in a few days!

It's the snug-under-the-arms ones that are the problem! Especially since I walk several miles a day and it's all big hills round here!

squeaky

Yeah, right

bethom

I have a little tip for oil based stains, but is far more effective when done before washing fabrics. I used to make soft furnishings, and when a sewing machine dripped oil on fabric we used to sprinkle talc on it as this soaks the oil up. Doesn't work on every oil based stain, but will work on most.

Hope this helps

nicki_2

I have a question - I have mysterious stains on DD's uniform. She claims on one top its mud and her sweatshirt (which cost me £8.50!!!!!) has got black paint and something that is brown and I can't get the stains out of either. I've used Surf, Ariel, soaked them in cool water, used Fairy block soap and still no luck! I really don't want to have to go out and pay out for Oxiclean or something like that. Any ideas PLEASE!!!

stuartw101

Nile wrote:

I would try soaking the garments in a bucket of hand hot water with Ariel bio powder. Agitate/stir the water and garments but don't add more water. Leave to soak for 2 hours (occasionally stirring), then rinse garments in the sink and check if the stains have gone.

What do you mean when you say dont add more water? I have just filled the bucket up with ariel bio powder and hot water and stirred it and i am now leaving it for two hours, is this right?