5 Tips for Laundry Stain Removal
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Laundry seems like a never-ending chore at our house, as it is I’m sure in many homes. It can be even more challenging when you have little ones who love to have fun and make a mess, or change clothes several times a day. My youngest has two favorite dresses that she calls her “princess dresses” that she loves to wear constantly. I end up washing the princess dresses at least several times a week, and removing whatever stains she happens to get on them.
My least favorite part about doing laundry (besides the folding and putting away) 😉 used to be removing stains. From grass stains from the kids playing outside, to spaghetti stains, or juice. I’m also notorious for spilling coffee on my shirt, and my husband works in construction, so needless to say we deal with stains quite a bit!
With the right products though, and a few simple tricks, laundry stain removal really doesn’t have to be that hard!
Here Are 5 Tips For Laundry Stain Removal That Actually Work!
1. Choose The Right Product
There is an overwhelming amount of products on the market to choose from. There are products that are used to pre-treat, stain fighting sticks or travel pens, liquid or powder detergents and more. Choosing the right product is probably the MOST important thing when it comes to stain removal!
One of my favorite products and one I always come back to is BIZ®. BIZ has been around for more than 40 years, and my mom used it when I was growing up. She used to soak almost all of our clothes in BIZ!
The main reason I use it now is that it really does work on ALL stains!
That’s why I was thrilled to participate as a 2018 BIZ Brand Ambassador (look for more post throughout the year containing tips, secrets, other uses for Biz, and more)!
BIZ contains more stain fighters than other brands. While some brands are only good at treating certain types of stains such as grass or juice, BIZ treats them all!
BIZ comes in a liquid, powder, booster packs and an on the go pen. I normally use the liquid to pretreat stains by applying it directly to the stain, rub it with a brush and warm water, and then I let it sit for around 10 minutes. Then I just pop it in the washer and dryer. They also make a Biz powder which is great for soaking in warm water for tough stains.
Since we tend to have a lot of stains, I also usually add a capful to each wash to give it an extra boost.
BIZ also now makes a liquid booster that you can toss in with your regular detergent that requires no measuring, and is soon coming out with an on the go stain fighting pen!
2. Treat Stains When They Are Fresh
The earlier you catch the stain, the better before it has time to soak in! Blot the stain with a clean, dry towel, and then immediately treat the stain if possible. You can also use BIZ directly in your washer to help boost the effectiveness of your detergent.
3. Check Clothes Before Washing & Drying
Make sure to take a quick look at the clothes before you put them in the washer, that way you can treat any old stains first.
Wash any badly stained or dirty items separately, so it doesn’t get on other clothing, such as muddy jeans.
Check the clothes ones more before you put them in the dryer. If the stain is still visible, try treating again before drying, so the stain doesn’t set in.
4. Use A Soft Bristle Brush
One of the best ways I found to remove stains is to add BIZ liquid directly to the stain and gently scrub with a brush. You can also simply just rub it together with warm water or use a sponge. Just be careful not to scrub the fabric too hard.
5. Use The Right Temperature Setting
Using hot water will set in some stains, while cold water works great on many food-based stains. The main thing is to treat the stain as soon as possible.
With the right products such as BIZ, you can keep your families clothes looking brand new, no matter how big the mess or what stain it happens to be!
You can find out more about BIZ products, where to buy and more tips and tricks by going to bizstainfighter.com
What’s your favorite stain fighting tip? How do you tackle tough stains?
