Homemade Stain Remover Recipes

1. Perspiration stains: can be removed by soaking the clothing in salt water prior before placing in the washing machine. You can also use a baking soda paste on the affected area to remove these stains.

2. Mildew spots can be removed from white fabrics by rubbing a lemon juice and salt mixture into the spots. Then, let the garment dry in the sun before washing.

3. Ink Stain Remover: 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon borax Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Place the portion of fabric with the ink stain between several thicknesses of paper toweling. Paint the spot with the Ink Remover. Wait a few minutes, then sponge area with cool water. Repeat until stain is gone.

4. Grease Stains: Eucalyptus Essential Oil is the best for cutting grease. Add some to your mixtures and works great on those rings around the tub, grease on mirrors. Greasy goo on the counters and such. Also will cut grease scum. The next best for grease would be Tea Tree oil , then Lavender, then Lemon then Orange.

5. Removing the Residue Left by Price Stickers To remove the sticky residue left by price stickers from non porous surfaces, dip a soft cloth into some peanut butter (smooth, not crunchy!) and rub the sticky mark in various directions. The oil from the peanut butter should remove the sticky residue without damaging the finish on non porous surfaces such as metal, enamel, and paint.

6. Enamelware Stain Remover 1 tablespoon liquid chlorine bleach 1 cup water

Mix bleach and water in the stained utensil. Boil for about 10 minutes or until stains disappear.

7. Porcelain Sink Stain Remover 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent 1/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach 1/2 cup white vinegar

Close drain and run several inches of warm water into sink. Add above ingredients. Let stand in sink overnight. Rinse out sink with hot water.

8. Spot Remover This is especially good for removing spots from delicate fabrics.

3 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide 1 tablespoon ammonia

Mix ingredients and dab on the stained area. Leave on for up to 1 hour, then rinse off. Reapply if necessary.

CAUTION: Fumes from this cleaner may seem strong, so work in a well-ventilated area. Also, do not make this recipe in a larger quantity as it will not keep. Also the two chemicals generate heat if left together for long.