Water and lemon
A natural combination to lighten yellow spots is to dilute the juice of a lemon in a bowl of water.
Dab the stain with a soft sponge and allow it to take effect.
Homemade whitener
You can also try making a whitening cleanser at home that will remove stains.
Mix 60g of percarbonate with 40ml of hot water, add 30g of organic detergent and 140g of bicarbonate.
Let the mixture sit for a few minutes, you will notice that it swells. The mixture can be applied with a brush to the stains to be treated.
After treatment, put the product in the washing machine at 30°C/40°C without rinsing.
Grass patches
For grass stains, use Marseille soap. Before putting the garment in the washing machine, it should be pre-treated with this all-purpose soap. This method is particularly suitable for fresh stains.
Juice
What to do to remove fruit juice stains from clothes?
If the stains are fresh, try removing them with club soda. The oxygen triggers a reaction that helps you remove the stain.
If the stain is dry, don’t worry: soak it in water and vinegar!
Oil or grease stains
Add cornstarch (or even talcum powder) and let this powder absorb as much fat as possible. After a while, take a brush and remove the excess.
At this point, lightly pre-treat the stain with water and organic dishwashing detergent. Then put it in the washing machine!
Blood stains
It is best to remove blood stains while they are still fresh, without waiting for them to dry.
Dab with 3% hydrogen peroxide and allow to take effect. Add Marseille soap and soak in cold water.
Lipstick stains
If the stains are fresh, take a piece of breadcrumbs and blot the excess before using soap and water.
This method can also be helpful for stains from other makeup products such as mascara or foundation.
The water
Yes ! Even water can leave stains, especially when it comes to silk or very delicate fabrics.
Use cream of tartar, a typical leavening agent for soft cakes. Sprinkle the stain with this powder, let it act and remove it with a soft brush.
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