We all have the perception that washing our clothes in the machine will get them out perfectly white and clean. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Whether it’s the detergent or the machine itself, some of our clothes don’t get out as clean as we’d want them to be. The good news is that you don’t need to buy a new chemical-laden detergent to make them white and fresh. We’ve got it all wrong, when the answer was right in front of our faces all the time.
There are actually very cheap ingredients you have in your home that can remove even the hardest stains from your white clothes. Ever spilled wine on the white shirt you love that much? Or your kids smeared grass and dirt on it? Commercial products are not effective in removing these stains, even if you use the expensive stuff.
But, the good news is that we have a few tricks that can help you remove these stains and others easily and naturally. They won’t harm your fabrics, and will keep them white and fresh for longer.
The Best Natural Products for Removing Hard Stains from Clothes
Below you can see the best natural products that you can use to remove stains from your clothes. Unlike commercial products, they won’t harm or stain your clothes, and better yet, they’ll keep them whiter and fresher until the next wash.
Baking Soda
We all have a bag of baking soda stashed in some corner of our kitchen. It’s an incredibly versatile ingredient, used in many purposes. It’s an excellent stain remover that you can safely use on your clothes. Dissolve a cup of baking soda in around 3-4 l. of water. Soak your clothes in this mixture to remove stains and help your clothes retain their color.
Aspirin
Crush a handful of aspirins (5-6) and mix them in a bowl of water. Dip your clothes in the mixture and let them soak for half an hour. Wash them as usual in your washing machine later. When you get them out, they will be fresh and stainless, just like you expected.
Lemon and Vinegar
This mixture works wonders on the hardest stains. Mix some freshly squeezed lemon juice and a bit of vinegar with your washing detergent. Wash your clothes per the usual – the stains will be gone, although you may not like the smell. But a quick wash with a fabric softener is an easy solution for it.
