This homemade stain remover is not only easy to make but also budget-friendly and safe for most fabrics. It’s a versatile and powerful solution for tackling tough stains on your clothing and other fabric items.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Hydrogen Peroxide
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 15 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 3/4 Cup Baking Soda
- 7 Cups Water
- 1 Teaspoon Citric Acid
- 1/2 Gallon Mason Jar
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a container.
- Shake blend well before each use.
- Use 1 cup per load, washing with hottest water setting available.
How to Use:
- Spray the DIY stain remover directly onto the stained area of the fabric, saturating it thoroughly.
- For stubborn stains like underarm stains or collar rings, you can scrub a small amount of baking soda into the stain after spraying it. Use a small scrub brush or an old toothbrush for this.
- Let the baking soda sit on the stain for a few minutes before laundering the garment as usual.
Important Notes:
- This stain remover is suitable for laundry stain removal only and is not recommended for carpet stains.
- It is effective on various stains, including ketchup, oil, chocolate, blueberries, ink, and more.
- It is advised to do a spot test on dark fabrics to ensure they are colorfast. However, many users have reported using this spray on dark and colorful clothing without any discoloration issues.
Results: The homemade stain remover has proven to be highly effective in removing a wide range of stains. To demonstrate its effectiveness, the author of the post purposely soiled a t-shirt with common stains, sprayed them with the DIY stain remover, and gave them a quick scrub. After washing the t-shirt as usual, there was no trace of the original stains.