Dawn Dish Liquid
1 part Liquid Laundry Detergent (any kind) & 1 part Ammonia
Lestoil
Here are my basic laundry stain rules:
1. Men's dress shirts - put a line of Dawn across the collar and cuffs and rub in with a toothbrush just before washing. It gets the "ring" out and keeps the shirts like new longer.
2. Food stains that aren't greasy - rub the Ammonia mix in with a toothbrush just before washing. Don't let this sit overnight on clothes, especially cotton or khaki, because it can remove some color.
3. Grease stains - rub Lestoil on the spot and let it sit for a few minutes before washing. If it doesn't come out the first time, DON'T machine dry the garment. Try the Lestoil again and let it sit a little longer, then wash. If the stain is still there, try it again and let the garment soak in some cold water with Lestoil for a few hours, then wash. I've had great success with this process!!
4. White clothes & underarm stains - sorry, I don't have a magic wand for this. From what I've read the yellowing is an enzyme reaction and not a stain. That's why stain removers and bleach don't work. The best defense against yellowing is to get the sweat out of the garment as quickly as possible after wearing. If you put the garment in a bucket of cold water to sit until you're ready to wash a load, that will work. If you're favorite white blouse is yellowed, I'm afraid you'll have to buy another one!
5. Whites and light-colors - I love to hang clothes outside. The sun is a tremendous stain-fighter. It will bleach out red food stains and wine stains from your clothes while it brightens up white t-shirts and linens.
You may notice that bleach is not on this list. I'm not a fan. Bleach deteriorates elastic from socks and underwear and erodes other fabric fibers. I think it's more harmful than helpful so I don't use it often.
I hope something here is helpful. What's your favorite laundry product?
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