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Category Archives: Summer Stains

Dirt Stained Soccer Uniform

Q:  My son’s white 100 percent polyester soccer uniform is dirt-stained.  How can I safely bleach it? A:  I have good news for you: polyester fibers can be safely bleached with Clorox® Regular-Bleach.  Chances are the shirt also has a …

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Dec 2

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Sunscreen & Polyester

Q:  Will bleach remove sunscreen stains from polyester? A: I would like to break this question into two:  can you use bleach on polyester, and what’s the best way to remove a sunscreen stain.  Polyester fibers can be safely bleached, …

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Nov 16

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Dandelion Stains

Q:  How do I get dandelion stains out of a knit top? A: I don’t have a lot of experience with dandelion stains, so I went out to the front yard and picked a few.  I am assuming you’d like …

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Aug 12

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Sunscreen Stain Removal

Q: How can I remove sunscreen stains from shirts? A: For sunscreen stains, it’s best to treat the greasy portion first, so don’t apply any water to the shirt.  Instead, blot up any excess with a paper towel or cloth, …

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Aug 5

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Removing Sunscreen Stains

Q:  We have some Hawaiian Tropic® Sunscreen and it seems to stain all our whites orange when they come in contact with sweat.  Not the whole garment just around the neck or arms or sweat ‘zones’.  How do I get …

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Jul 25

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Bleach Stains: Your Questions

Q: I used Clorox Bleach on some new white men’s briefs. They turned yellow. I have never had this to happen before. Do you know what may have caused this? A: It would have been helpful if you indicated how …

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Oct 14

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Stains on Sailboat Sails: Your Questions

Q: My sailboat sails are made of Dacron, white in color. I have seen small black specks in certain areas, which I believe to be mildew stains. Could you please tell me how best to remove the black specks and …

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Sep 17

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Your Questions: Sports Stains

Q: I have 26 – 85% polyester, 15% spandex little league football pants that are 75% white and 25% dark blue, and full of dirt, grime and grass stains. I put liquid Clorox 2 on the stains and let them …

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Oct 2

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Your Questions: Grease Stains

I received this inquiry recently from Robert, who has been dealing with a tough stain! Q: Can a small amount of Lestoil be added directly to a load of greasy restaurant clothing? I know it is used directly on a …

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Sep 25

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Your Questions: Body Soil Stains

Q: Help! I have tried, in vain, to remove sweat stains that have yellowed my beautiful white sheets. Do you have any recommendations or should I just buy yellow sheets? A: The yellowing is most likely from body soil that …

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Sep 18

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