6. Deodorant/Yellow Underarm Stains
Make a paste of baking soda + hydrogen peroxide + water.
Apply to stain; let sit 1 hour.
Scrub gently, then wash in warm water.
💡 Prevention: Let deodorant dry before dressing.
7. Ink
Place paper towel under stain.
Dab with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer (alcohol-based).
Blot until ink transfers to towel. Repeat.
Wash as usual.
8. Rust (from water or metal)
Use a commercial rust remover (like Iron Out)—never bleach!
Bleach reacts with iron and makes stains permanent.
🚫 What NOT to Do
Don’t use chlorine bleach on unknown stains – can yellow fabrics or set stains.
Don’t apply heat (dryer, iron) until stain is gone.
Don’t mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide in the same step—they neutralize each other.
🌿 For Delicates & Vintage Linens
Soak in cool water + oxygen bleach (never chlorine!).
Use a soft toothbrush for gentle agitation.
Air-dry flat in shade—sun can fade colors but helps lift some organic stains.
