Say Goodbye to Stains: Your Pocket Guide to Vanish Different Spots on Clothes

This comprehensive guide to stain removal covers the most common stains—plus links to deeper tutorials for each one. Whether you’re fighting grease, wine, coffee, or grass, you’ll find expert-backed methods that work.

Spills, splatters, and stains are an unavoidable part of life. From a morning coffee mishap to pasta sauce splashed by your little one, every family faces laundry challenges. The good news? With the right stain-removal techniques, you can keep your clothes looking fresh and extend their lifespan.

Grease and Oil Stains

Grease and oil stains can be particularly stubborn and require immediate attention.

1. Blot the stain with a clean cloth to absorb excess grease.
2. Apply dishwashing liquid or a grease-fighting detergent directly to the spot.
3. Gently work it into the fabric using your fingertips or a soft brush.
4. Rinse with warm water and repeat if needed.
5. Wash the garment as usual.

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Coffee and Tea Stains

A spilled cup of coffee or tea doesn’t have to ruin your outfit.

1. Rinse the stain immediately with cold water.
2. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water, then apply directly to the stain.
3. Let it sit for a few minutes.
4. Gently rub the fabric together to loosen the stain, then rinse with cold water.
5. Wash the garment as normal.

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Wine Stains

Wine spills cause panic, but quick action can save your clothes.

1. Blot—don’t rub—the stain with a clean cloth or paper towel.
2. Sprinkle salt or baking soda to draw out remaining wine.
3. Rinse with cold water.
4. If needed, mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and liquid dish soap, and apply gently.
5. Rinse thoroughly, then wash as usual.

Ink Stains

Ink stains can spread quickly, so protect the rest of the fabric first. Place a clean cloth under the stained area

1. Apply rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol with a cotton ball.
2. Dab gently from the outside in.
3. Blot with a clean cloth to lift the ink.
4. Repeat until the stain fades.
5. Rinse with cold water and launder as usual, says our dry cleaning service expert.

Grass Stains

Outdoor fun often leads to stubborn grass stains.

1. Pre-treat with a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water.
2. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
3. Gently scrub with a soft brush.
4. Rinse with cold water.
5. Apply a small amount of liquid detergent directly, rub fabric together, then wash as usual.

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Blood Stains

Blood requires immediate cold-water treatment.

1. Rinse with cold water (never warm—it sets the stain).
2. Apply a paste of hydrogen peroxide and cornstarch.
3. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
4. Scrub gently with a toothbrush.
5. Rinse with cold water.
6. If needed, use enzyme-based detergent before laundering.

👉 Read our full guide on removing blood stains.

Conclusion

With these proven stain removal techniques, you can fight back against spills and splatters of all kinds. The key is acting quickly and choosing the right treatment for each stain type. Bookmark this guide for future laundry emergencies—and dive into our detailed stain-removal pages for even more expert tips.

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