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Category Archives: Laundry Products

Cotton-Spandex Clothing: Your Questions

Q. I have four blouses with varying cotton to spandex combinations. They are in various “shades of white,” and I would like to rejuvenate them for additional wearing life. Instructions call for a cold water wash. Can you help? A. …

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Oct 22

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Flower Pollen Stains: Your Questions

Q: Is there a way to remove flower pollen stains from whites (yellow powder dust from Star Gazer Lillies)? A: The best advice I’ve seen is to cut out the stamens before bringing the flowers into the house. Or, try …

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Oct 14

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‘Mouthwash’ for High-Efficiency Washers

Greetings Stainers, Dr. Laundry here with a question for you. When was the last time you used bleach in the laundry? If it’s been a while, there’s a good chance your washing machine is emitting a musty or stale odor, …

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Oct 8

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Detergent Dye Stains?

Detergent Dye Stains? Q: My daughter used a purple dye-based laundry detergent. I don’t know the brand. She washed a red sweatshirt, which was 60% cotton, 40% polyester, and the purple dye from the detergent transferred to the sleeve of …

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Oct 2

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Bourbon Spillage in a Car Trunk: Your Questions

Q: A bottle of bourbon spilled in the trunk of our car. How can we remove stain and smell? A: I definitely feel your pain! The key is to remove as much liquid as possible ASAP. Some squeegee/chamois cloths are …

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Sep 30

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Perspiration Stains from Mixed Blend Shirts: Your Questions

Q: How do I remove perspiration stains from cotton and mixed blend shirts? A: I hear this question a lot – how do I get rid of the dreaded “pit” stains. The stain is simply a build-up of the underarm …

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Sep 30

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Brightening White Towels: Your Questions

Q: My husband likes to use a white washcloth in the shower on a daily basis. After a few launderings, the washcloth soon turns gray. I periodically bleach the cloths in hot water and Clorox Bleach, but, after a time, …

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Sep 23

Posted to Bleach Facts, General, Laundry Basics, Laundry Products, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

Red Dyes on Light Colored Fabrics in Laundry: Your Questions

Q: I made the mistake of washing a new red shirt with my other shirts with light colors. The red colored shirt bled and the light colored shirts have red stains all over. Could you help me get the stains …

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Sep 17

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

Bleach Stains on Clothes: Your Questions

Q: I had a stain on a 100% cotton golf shirt. It had been washed a few times when I finally saw the stain. I took a Q-tip and dipped it into Clorox Bleach and rubbed it on the stain. …

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Sep 17

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

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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