To get rid of Ink Stain
Nothing can be more annoying than ink stains from ball-point
pens, felt-tip pens or fountain-pens on your favourite white
outfit. Don’t fret, just spray any hair spray on the
stain, wait for five minutes and soak the fabric in water.
Then wash the fabric the usual way and watch the stain disappear.
If the stain is old and stubborn, it may require repeat performance
of the process.
To remove stains from
deodorants
An overdose of deos and antiperspirants, mixed with sweat
can leave some rather embarrassing stains on your clothes.
And not all detergents manage to wash these off. Here’s
what you can do to get rid of them:
>For light stains rub with
a solution of equal quantity of vinegar and water. Then sponge
the stains with warm water to which little liquid detergent
has been added. Rinse well with cold water and dry.
>For more persistent stains, rub with methylated spirit
or liquid stain remover. Next sponge first with ammonia, then
with cold water. Rinse and dry.
Lipstick on your collar?
If a lipstick mark on your fabric does not get washed away
by your regular detergent try this. Soak a cotton wool in
glycerin and dab it on the stain. After this, wash it with
warm detergent water. Rinse and dry. The lipstick mark will
disappear.
Ketchup on your apron!
Ugly ketchup stains invariably mar your beautiful apron, tablecloth,
and if you have kids and teenagers at home, they are there
all over your furnishings. Here’s how to get rid of
these sticky stains.
Washable fabrics: Rinse the
stain then work some liquid detergent well into the fabric
and wash. For remaining traces soak in detergent water for
some time and wash.
Silk/Wool: Make a solution
of methylated or surgical spirit (one part) and water (two
parts). Dab on stain, leave for a little while and rinse.
Carpets: First remove traces
with a damp cloth. Sponge the area with warm water first.
Then add white vinegar to a detergent solution, and sponge.
Finish by sponging with plain water.