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It is pretty easy to stain your favorite T-shirt or pant. The problem with stains is, some of them are easy to remove, but some can be pretty stubborn and hard to get rid of, especially if you’re washing your clothes at home.
Doing laundry at home takes up a lot of your time, and it is a cumbersome task. By using a drop-off laundry service, you can save yourself a lot of time on the weekends.
Laundromats that provide drop-off laundry services have professionals who can eliminate stains effectively and wash your clothes with utmost care to ensure the fabric is not damaged in the process. Some laundry services even pick up your dirty laundry from your home or office and deliver clean laundry back for free, provided you’re located within their service radius.
When it comes to stain removal, you must keep in mind that natural remedies are not effective for all types of stains, and getting professional help is the best way to get rid of all kinds of stains. As a bonus, you don’t even have to worry about folding your laundry.
However, if you still want to eliminate stains at home, some natural products may prove beneficial to some extent.
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Baking Soda
The same baking soda that you use in cooking can also be used to remove stains from clothing to some extent. It helps minimize the odor from your clothes, and it is also safe to use on a variety of fabrics.
You can even wash children’s sleepwear or other delicates with baking soda. Moreover, if you use baking soda with detergent, it will boost its performance and soften the fabric.
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Lemon juice
Natural lemon juice has a high content of acetic acid, which can naturally bleach clothes. So, if you spill any paint, sauce, or wine on your shirt, you can put some lemon juice on the stain and leave it for some time.
However, you mustn’t leave the lemon juice on the fabric for an extended time as it might cause discoloration.
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Distilled white vinegar
Distilled white vinegar works best on white clothes as it will make them brighter. It is a gentle and easily available product that is safe to use on all kinds of fabrics.
White distilled vinegar also works as a fabric softener, so before rinsing off your load, you can add a cup of distilled vinegar to get fresh and soft clothes.
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Hydrogen peroxide
It is an oxidizing agent that can be easily found in any drug store or pharmacy. It is a good alternative to bleach and can treat stains from wine, paint and curry effectively. Commonly, you will find the 3% solution at drug stores, which is often used as a disinfectant, but it is also a good choice for laundry.
It can even help to remove underarm yellowing stains from a white shirt or t-shirt.
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Borax
Contrary to popular notion, borax is not a chemical but a naturally occurring mineral consisting of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water. However, if it is exposed to the skin for a long time, it can irritate the skin.
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Talc, Cornstarch, or chalk
If you ever find yourself trying to remove an oil stain at home, nothing will work better than talc, chalk, or cornstarch. If you catch it early, you may even be able to get rid of it entirely.
Once you notice the stain, simply rub a generous amount of cornstarch or talc, and rub the area thoroughly. Then, leave it for ten to fifteen minutes and then brush away the substances from the clothes.
However, while these products may prove effective for stains to some extent, it will take ample time and effort from your end. So, if you want to save time, get professional services, it is better to opt for a drop-off laundry service.
