If you stain a piece of clothing and toss it in the washer and dryer, it won’t necessarily come out spotless. You may need to take an extra step or two to ensure the marking is no longer visible. Here are five stains people often encounter, plus ways to remove them to restore your wardrobe. 

Tips to Remove These 5 Common Clothing Stains 

1. Red Wine

The unmistakable burgundy color of red wine can leave a lasting discoloration on many fabrics. To mitigate the stain, immediately blot the liquid before rinsing the material in cold water. Combine salt and water to make a paste and rub the mix into the marking. For wine spills that aren’t fresh, consider using a laundry detergent with enzymes that will break apart the molecules creating the blotch.

2. Ink

Black or blue ink can stain denim, wool, or cotton. Try spraying the affected area with hairspray before blotting it and repeating the process. Add the clothing to the washer and dryer with warm water and your regular detergent, and it should come out clean.

3. Oil

If you’re working on you car, you may find your clothing covered in black and brown grease marks. Mitigate this issue by lathering up laundry soap and distilled or soft water and rubbing the clothing together to agitate the stain.

4. Blood

Soak blood-stained clothing in cold water for 30 minutes before manually washing the item with detergent. If the stain is still visible, try soaking it in two tablespoons of ammonia plus a gallon of cold water before placing it in the washer and dryer with the rest of your laundry.

5. Chocolate

When a small piece of chocolate falls onto clothing, it often leaves behind a brownish stain. To remove it, scrape off any remaining solids before persistently rubbing the area with cold water. Soak the cloth in water for 15 minutes before repeating this process until the marking is not visible.

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