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Strawberry Stain Removal

How do I get strawberry stains out? For strawberry stains, start by blotting away any excess (if the stain is fresh) and then rinse the stain with cold water.  What you do next depends on the color and fiber content …

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May 16

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“Ultra” White Spot on White Shirt from Clorox2®

Q: I used Clorox2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster to remove a stain and it bleached my white shirt where the stain was. How do I fix the shirt? Is this a side effect of the product that sometimes happens? …

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May 14

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Mold on Patio Cushions

Q: How do I get mold out of outdoor patio cushions? A: There are different treatment options depending on the type of fabric the cushions are made of (polyester, cotton, etc.) and brand. If they are made by Sunbrella®, there …

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May 14

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Cooking Oil

Q. What will remove cooking oil from a t-shirt? A. I would start by pretreating the stain with something to help solubilize the cooking oil, breaking it up to make it easier to remove.  Try liquid Clorox2® Stain Fighter and …

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Apr 20

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Color Bleeding Removal

Q:  How do I remove color bleeding during laundering? A: Most garments that are new bleed a little, but usually they stop after a few cycles, so washing newer items alone or only with like colors is an effective strategy …

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Apr 17

Posted to Bleach Facts, Bleachability Test, Laundry Basics, Laundry Products, Most Popular, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

Old Pet Stain

Q:  I just found an old dried in stain from my puppy on my comforter.  How can I get this stain out without having to throw away the comforter? A:  Congratulations on the new member of your family, dogs are …

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Apr 13

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Red Soda on Carpet

Q:  How do I remove a red soda stain on my carpet that has been there for a month? A:  Ideally a beverage spill can be immediately blotted and then rinsed with water to reduce the amount of stain needing …

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Apr 11

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Green Paint Stain

Q:  I was painting & got green paint on my white north face jacket. I used bleach (plenty of it) & the stain is still there.  A:  The problem you have is similar to cleaning dried latex paint off a …

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Apr 9

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Gum Stain on Leather

Q:  How can I get gum out of a leather sofa? A:  The most effective way to remove gum from just about anything is to use ice cubes to freeze the gum, and then gently scrape away the hardened chunks …

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Apr 6

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Smelly Beach Towel

Q:  I have a beach towel and no matter how many time I wash it, the first time I get it wet, it stinks like mildew.   How can I get rid of the smell? A:  Smelly towels usually indicate that …

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Apr 4

Posted to Laundry Products, Summer Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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    Mary Gagliardi 'Dr. Laundry'

    Mary Gagliardi "Dr. Laundry"
    With more than 10 years combined of research and development, laboratory and real-world experience in stain removal and laundry product testing, Mary Gagliardi knows how to banish blotches, stamp out spots and keep clothes looking their best wear after wear.

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