Getting stains out of clothes

southernscouser

Got what looks like maybe ketchup on a couple of tshirts.

Well it's a faded kind of red anyway.

I've tried rubbing washing up liquid into them but it's not removing it.

Anyone got any ideas what I can do/use?

geordie_joe

southernscouser wrote: »

Got what looks like maybe ketchup on a couple of tshirts.

What colour are the t-shirts? Some remedies may remove the stain, but also remove the dye from the t-shirt.

I have to say I recently discovered Stardrops Oxy Powder and it has taken the stains out of all my t-shirts. So far I only know that Iceland sell it for £1.

southernscouser

geordie_joe wrote: »

What colour are the t-shirts? Some remedies may remove the stain, but also remove the dye from the t-shirt.

I have to say I recently discovered Stardrops Oxy Powder and it has taken the stains out of all my t-shirts. So far I only know that Iceland sell it for £1.

They are white, fortunately, or at least I hope! :undecided

geordie_joe

southernscouser wrote: »

They are white, fortunately, or at least I hope! :undecided

In that case try anything, including a small amount of bleach. Do dilute it tho as it may rot the t-shirt.

You'd be surprised at what I have used to remove stains in the past, toothpaste, vodka, white wine, petrol, WD40, butter, nail varnish remover, vinegar, tomatoe juice.

All worked for one thing or another, just remember to wash it off properly.

Slinky_Malinky

My alltime favourite stain remover is Vanish soap bar - seems to shift most things. I have also had success with a splodge of washing up liquid or neat Stardrops on oily stains

Pink.

Hi ss,

I use borax on tomato based stains, but I think it may have been discontinued, and then hang the garment in sunshine for a few days. This older thread may give you more ideas:

Help, cannot get rid of tomato sauce stain!

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