What is the best stain remover for clothes?

This homemade stain remover formula for clothes works really well on a variety of stains – coffee, blood, ketchup, makeup, grass, grease spots, and more!

Can old stains be removed?

Older stains may take multiple applications of stain remover, but they can come out. Treat and wash as listed above, and check to see if the stain came out before drying.

What if I don’t have stain remover on hand?

Use this recipe to quickly make a batch of stain remover! You can also try using just dish soap to cut through greasy spots. More colorful stains will remove better with all 3 ingredients.

Does vinegar remove stains from clothes?

Vinegar helps break down mild discoloration and can help soften clothes by removing detergent residue, but it does not do well at removing greasy stains.

Easy Homemade Stain Remover with 3 Simple Ingredients

Homemade Stain Remover

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Remove tough stains with this easy homemade stain remover. Uses just 3 ingredients from your cabinets, costs WAY less than store-bought stain remover, and it works great!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Category: DIY Household
Method: Mix
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp baking soda
4 Tbsp dish soap
8 Tbsp hydrogen peroxide

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Instructions

Mix ingredients in a small glass jar or plastic bottle with a flip top.
Swirl gently to combine.

Notes

Do not shake the stain remover. Some readers have experienced “explosions” when shaking this stain remover. This has not happened to me, but I assume it is because of hydrogen peroxide bubbling up. I suggest stirring and swirling gently to mix.
Alternatively, don’t pre-mix the stain remover. One reader suggests putting the baking soda on the stain directly and then adding the soap/peroxide mixture on top. Let it foam, then rub it with a toothbrush.
Use caution on dark colored garments. Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide are natural whitening agents. If you’re using dark clothing, you might want to test a small area first.
Double the recipe for larger families. This recipe is easy to double up if you get a lot of stains. I have a neighbor with five boys and I’m SURE they need a double batch!
Use white vinegar on armpit stains. The build up from your deodorant can easily make a shirt look stained. Using white vinegar will help loosen up the build-up and freshen your underarms. (Or you can switch to a natural deodorant like this one OR detox your armpits to avoid the need for deodorant!)
Use with chlorine bleach alternative. If you have some extra stubborn stains, try using this recipe and also wash with a Homemade Bleach Alternative.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/diy-homemade-stain-remover/