Using natural green products for stain removal will help limit the chemical exposure of your family. Follow these tips to keep your laundry routine green.
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1. Baking Soda
2. White Vinegar
Distilled white vinegar is key in removing yellow underarm perspiration stains and odor. The low level of acetic acid works more gently than chlorine bleach and is safer to use.
White vinegar also works on removing mildew stains and whitens and brightens your clothes among other uses. You can even use vinegar to clean your washer!
3. Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide produces a mild bleaching action and is good alternative to the much harsher chlorine bleach. It is also a good stain remover for nail polish, curry and red wine.
4. Lemon Juice/Lime Juice
Lemon or lime juice has a bleaching action due to the acetic acid. If you spill some on colored clothing, you'll want to remove the juice before it causes permanent discoloration. However, you can use them on white fabrics to help remove yellow underarm stains and rust.
5. Salt
Table salt is a help in the laundry as a mild abrasive element for stains such as rust and red wine and to absorb liquid stains before they set. Remember, if you don't wash it out, salt can leave white stains on your fabric. Learn how to remove salt stains.
6. Baby Powder, Chalk & Cornstarch
Baby powder, chalk and cornstarch are wonderful for absorbing oily stains. If you catch the stain promptly, they can even remove it! Just sprinkle the stain liberally with baby powder, talcum powder or cornstarch or rub with chalk. Allow it to work for several minutes as it absorbs the oil; then brush away.7. Borax
Borax is a naturally occurring element that aids in cleaning clothes and removing stains. Almost all homemade laundry detergent recipes contain borax.
You'll find it helpful as a stain remover for cloth diapers and curry.
