Thankfully though, where there’s a will, there’s a way. And Cleanipedia has all the tips and tricks you need to make your clothes look as good as new.
How to remove coffee stains on clothes
Coffee is one of life’s joys, but it can also be a menace to remove from clothing. Here’s how to get rid of coffee stains from clothing:
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Dab any excess coffee from your clothing with a clean cloth or paper towel.
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Rinse the stained area under cold, running water to remove additional excess. Be careful not to let the coffee-tinged water to spill onto any clean areas of the clothing
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Dab the stained area one more time to remove excess water.
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Pre-treat the stain with OMO Auto Liquid Detergent and allow to soak into the stain for 15 – 20 minutes.
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Wash the clothing normally in the washing machine and dry in direct sunlight if possible.
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How to remove ink stains on clothes
Your little ones will come home from school at least once with an ink-stained pocket on their shirt or pants, and hubby is most likely an ink stain culprit too. Fear not, here’s how to deal with this common stain quickly:
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First, blot the stain with a paper towel to remove any excess ink.
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Place an old towel under the clothing you’re working with to prevent any ink bleeding onto your countertop.
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Dab a good laundry detergent like OMO Liquid Detergent directly onto the stain and let it soak in. Do not rub the stain.
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Wash the clothing as normal.
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How to remove chocolate stains on clothes
Whether it’s hot chocolate on the kids' clothing or some decadent dark chocolate on your favourite shirt, chocolate stains are one of the most common stains we get asked about. Here are our top tips:
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As soon as the chocolate stain happens, run the stained area under cold, running water, rubbing it a little with your hands. This will help to stop the stain in it’s tracks and not seep too deeply into the fabric.
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If you’re out, use a little hand soap to work into the stain.
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If you’re at home, pre-treat the stain by dabbing it with a dollop of your favourite washing liquid like OMO Auto Liquid.
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Wash the garment as normal in your washing machine with OMO Auto Liquid detergent and a good fabric conditioner.
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Dry the garment on the line in direct sunlight if possible.
How to remove curry stains on clothes
Who doesn’t enjoy delicious, vibrant curry and rice, right? And inevitably, a dollop or two of the delicious sauce always lands up on your shirt too. When it comes to cleaning curry stains from clothing the key is also to act fast and pre-treat. Here’s how:
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As soon as you can, remove any excess sauce or food from your clothing with a clean knife.
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Rinse the stained area under the tap with cold water. Do not rub the stain as it may spread it.
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When you get home, dab a little OMO Auto Liquid onto the stain and let it soak in for at least 30 minutes.
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Wash your clothing in the machine with your favourite detergent and fabric conditioner as normal.
Top Tips for Stain Removal
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Speed is your best friend when it comes to stains. Try to rinse the stain and pre-treat it as soon as possible to avoid it seeping into the fabric fibres.
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Pre-treating the stain and allowing the liquid to soak into the garment for 20 – 30 minutes is important.
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Try using lemon juice, white vinegar or baking soda and water as a natural, at-home stain remover recipe too.
Make-up and dye are two other stains that are quite common. You can read our blogs on How To Remove Dye Stains From Clothes and How to Remove Makeup Stains with Liquid Detergent to find out more.
Not only will you be able to remove any stain, but you'll also be able to do it quickly and easily thanks to this easy guide. So, what are you waiting for?
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