Blood, Fresh & Dried: Rinse fresh blood stains in cold running water and rub with soap. Repeat. For dried stains, first scrape or rub off as much dried blood as possible. Soak in warm water using a product which contains enzymes. Wash. If this doesn’t work, re-wash the item using a chlorine-free bleach. In the case of stubborn stains, rust removers may be helpful.
Coffee, Tea: Pre-soak item in liquid detergent with bleach. Wash using the hottest water temperature that is safe for the fabric.
Cosmetics: Dampen stain and rub with liquid detergent. Rinse, then wash.
Dingy White Socks: Pre-soak in a liquid detergent solution for a minimum of 30 minutes. Wash in a liquid detergent which contains oxygen bleach.
Food Coloring: Soak in cool water. If stain remains, rub on detergent and rinse. Wash.
Mud: Brush off as much as possible when garment is dry, then rinse under cold running water. Pre-treat with a paste of powder detergent and water, or liquid laundry detergent. Wash using laundry detergent and a fabric-safe bleach.
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