It is very annoying to find your clothes still stained after you have washed and dried them. In many cases however, treating the stains before letting those garments join the general laundry can make all the difference. It depends on the category of stain as each may need different water temperatures, stain removers and methods of removal to be tackled. So here are the different types of stains and how to treat them:

Oil-Based Stains:

These stains include cooking oils, butter, make-up and even deodorant and petrol. You can also get oil-based stains in the rings around your shirt collars and cuffs. To clean these types of stains allow the detergent to soak into the stained area and then washing on the hottest temperature that is safe for the fabric. If the stain is still present then you may need to repeat this process before placing it in the dryer as the heat will set the stain permanently. Many stains, such as tomato-sauces, chocolate and crayons, are actually a combination of two types so you will need to treat for both types of stain. First treat for the oil-based part of the stain and then treat the dye-based portion.

Protein-Based Stains:

These stains include many of the food stains, such as eggs, baby food, dairy products and milk, as well as things like blood, mud and even vomit. Do not use hot water as heat will set protein and fix it permanently to the fibers in the fabric, making the stain impossible to remove. So always use cool water for washing and rinsing these stains. Most liquid laundry detergents especially enzyme-based rubbed gently onto the area before washing will be effective on protein stains and if the stain is very old or heavy then you may repeat this method. However, enzyme-based detergents and stain removers are not suitable for wool and silk fabrics.

Tannin-Based Stains:

These stains include stains from tea, coffee, some soft drinks, fruit juices and wine. These stains are actually among the easiest of stains to remove if they are tackled immediately – just running cold water over the stained area, followed by washing as usual on a hot cycle, will usually remove the stains. Choose the hottest water that is safe for your type of fabric. If these stains are old then they will need to be pre-treated with detergent and then soaked in water for about 30 minutes, before being laundered as usual. Never use bar soaps on tannin stains as they can react with the stain and set it permanently.

Dye-Based Stains:

These stains include anything with bright colors such as inks, grass streaks, fruit juices, kid’s drinks, jams and even mustard. If you act quickly enough, you can usually soak the stain out although you may need to repeat the soaking several times. Rinse first with cold water then rub some laundry detergent into the stained area, followed by a long soak before washing as normal. You should use hot water as this is more effective on dye stains.

It is a good idea to keep some general stain-removing products around the house as time is of the essence when tackling a stain. So make sure you keep things like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice and a good basic laundry detergent handy. You can also buy various commercial stain removers.

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