Make Your Own Eco-friendly Stain Remover!

Our clothes are always vulnerable to stains, even when we wash them. Regardless of why a stain forms, removing it can be difficult. In addition, we almost always have to resort to all sorts of cleaning products that can damage the material from which our clothes are made. But we have an idea: make your own ecological stain remover. Here’s how!

Nowadays, detergent manufacturers provide us with a wide range of stain removers, but these products tend to contain many chemicals that are harmful to both our health and the environment.

That is why more and more people opt for organic products when they want to clean their clothes. Organic products are safe, effective, cheap and can be prepared very easily.

If this is the first time you are trying to prepare your own eco-friendly stain remover, read on and you will find out the steps you need to follow.

5 ecological stain removers

Baking soda stain remover

Baking soda is one of the best products we have in the house. This white powder is very cheap and can help us clean various items in our homes, including clothing.

• Removing sweat or vomit stains: If your clothes are covered in sweat or vomit stains, just mix six tablespoons of baking soda with half a cup of warm water and apply the mixture directly to the stained material. Leave the mixture to act for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. If the stains do not disappear on the first try, repeat the trick. Then wash those clothes as usual.

• Grease stain removal: This type of stain can be difficult to remove because oils tend to stick to the fibers of the materials. In such situations, baking soda is a reliable ally, as it has the ability to absorb oils. Sprinkle a little dust directly on the stained surface, leave it to act for half an hour, then rub lightly and rinse.

Vinegar-based stain remover

Vinegar is one of the best natural products we have at our disposal. This indispensable liquid in any kitchen is a very good stain remover for both clothes and any other surfaces, such as carpets, floors or furniture.

• Removing regular stains: Mix half a cup of vinegar with a quarter cup of warm water and a quarter cup of baking soda. Apply the mixture obtained directly on the stained surface, leave it to act for 15 minutes, then rinse.

• Mold stain removal: Vinegar can help you remove mold stains. Mix equal parts of vinegar and salt, apply on the stained surface, and the mold will disappear quickly.

Lemon and salt stain remover

Lemon juice is a natural stain remover; when you combine this liquid with a little salt, you get a very strong cleaning product, which helps you remove all kinds of stains (coffee, tea, ink, etc.).

• Removing difficult stains: In a bowl, mix a quarter cup of lemon juice with several tablespoons of salt and half a cup of water. Apply this mixture directly on the stained surface, leave it to act for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Stain remover based on corn starch and talcum powder

Cornstarch and talcum powder are an ideal combination for those who want to clean their clothes of dark spots, such as red wine.

• Removing red wine stains: To remove this type of stain (very difficult to remove, usually), mix equal amounts of cornstarch and talcum powder, then apply the paste obtained on the stained surface. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. If the stain does not disappear completely, try applying this mixture again.

Egg yolk stain remover

This stain remover is used to remove coffee stains.

• Coffee stain removal: Mix an egg yolk with half a cup of water. Apply the mixture obtained directly on coffee-stained clothes. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.