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    How do you get hard stains out of white clothes?
    Susan Stocker
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    Susan Stocker runs and owns Susan’s Green Cleaning, the #1 Green Cleaning Company in Seattle. She is well known in the region for outstanding customer service protocols — winning the 2017 Better Business Torch Award for Ethics & Integrity —and her energetic support of green cleaning practices.
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    I usually recommend a baking soda scrub. If that doesn't work, mix equal parts vinegar and room temperature water. Scrub and let sit for 1 to 2 hours. Rinse and see if the stain is completely removed. If it is, wash the garment as usual. If not, repeat all steps until the stain is gone.
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    How do I get chocolate stains out of white clothing?
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    You should be able to get the stain out if you soak the garment in white vinegar or white wine for about 30 minutes.
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    How do I remove old urine stains from underwear?
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    Soak them in bleach and cold water for 30 minutes, then wash them. If this doesn't work, soak them in bleach and warm water for another 30 minutes, then wash again.
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    Are crayon stains oily or non pile?
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    It depends on whether the material you're using is washable or not. If it is just throw it in the washing machine, use some tide pods or bleach and it should get clean.
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    How do I clean a brown spot out of white clothing?
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    Bleach it or put baking soda on it, or try both ways. It depends on how bad the stain is but bleach and baking soda should work.
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    How do I whiten clothing that is fully stained?
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    Spray the item with Vanish spray, then let it sit for 30 minutes. Then put the item in the washing machine along with the Vanish powder and wash on heavy duty. Then soak it in vinger and repeat the Vanish steps again and wash normally.
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    How do I remove brown stains from a cotton thread tatting piece?
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    Try soaking the tatted piece in white vinegar or white wine for about 30 minutes. Do not rub or scrub, as it will be a delicate piece and might come apart. Dry in bright sunshine if was made recently but not if it is an antique piece, which should be dried indoors over a sink to drip dry. Repeat as needed.
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    How do I get barbecue sauce out of white clothes?
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    You can use the lemon juice method or just put in the washer with bleach. The lemon juice is if you you want to go natural, and the bleach is if you just want to be more simple.
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