We wear clothing everyday, so of course they’re gonna be at a high risk for attracting makeup, food, or even sweat stains.
Also let’s be honest, you and I really don’t have the money to buy a whole new wardrobe every single year. And there are pieces we really do love and would rather not get rid of. So if you want to save money or save your favorite shirt or white pants, then you’ll definitely like the tips on how to remove stains below.
Stain removal really isn’t that hard when you have the right ingredients. In fact, your piece might just look as good as new after treating the stain with one of the hacks in this article. So scroll and check out how you can remove stains from clothes with one of these tips!
1. Use Coke to Get Rid of Grease and Blood Stains
Grease and blood stains can be such a pain to get out. So try putting some Coca-Cola in your regular wash cycle to get them out. The carbonic and phosphoric acids in Cola really are great stain removers when laundering!
2. DIY Laundry Stain Remover
Now if you like creating your own non-toxic, cheap, and easy cleaning products, then definitely try this DIY recipe out. It’s only three ingredients and whether you’ve got some chocolate on your shirt or some dirt on your pants, it’s a handy and quick way to get rid of stains.
GET THE TUTORIAL3. Remove Armpit Stains With Lemon and Baking Soda
Whether it’s freshly squeezed lemon juice or lemon concentrate, both will help get armpit stains out. Just make sure to add a bit of water as well!
But if you have a tougher stain, then create a paste of baking soda and water, and let it sit for an hour before washing.
4. Another Armpit Stain Remover Hack
Just in case that hack didn’t work, here’s another way you can get those armpit stains out. It only requires a mixture of Dawn dish soap, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda (and a scrub brush). But to make sure you know the exact measurements and process, click to check out the tutorial by Jillee!
GET THE TUTORIAL5. Use Shaving Cream to Get Rid of Makeup Stains
This is definitely one of my favorite tips on how to get stains out of clothes! I hate getting makeup stains on my tops; it really looks bad. And that’s why I really love this hack on using shaving cream.
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6. Get Rid of Deodorant Stains With Dryer Sheets
If deodorant stains are showing up on your dark clothing (seriously a pain), then try rubbing it away with dryer sheets! Such a simple tip on how to remove stains from clothes!
7. Use Hairspray for Lipstick and Ink Stains
Now if you have lipstick stains, then try getting it off with hairspray. Just spray it, let it sit for a few minutes, dab it away, and wash.
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8. Get Rid of Tea and Coffee Stains With White Vinegar
Before washing, pour some white vinegar onto a coffee or tea stain so that your favorite white blouse doesn’t show signs of your caffeine addiction (just kidding!).
9. Get Rid of Water Stains With White Vinegar and a Toothbrush
If your shoes/boots are starting to show water stains, then try rubbing it down with white vinegar and a toothbrush!
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10. Get Ink Stains Out With Hairspray
I LOVE this hack. There have been times where this stain removing tip has saved an outfit. Works like a charm, just make sure you keep on applying and rubbing it off with a cloth until done.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
Wow, This is so helpful. Never knew I could use hairspray to remove stains, thanks for this information.
Aww thank you so much for this article. I was tired after applying many tips to remove ink stain. Finally able to remove it by hair spray.