Cheap ways to get rid of stains?

[bethany17]

Primarily blood and ink stains on khaki pants? I just found this pair of pants that had fallen behind my dresser that have blood stains from a cut on my ankle and ink stains from a pen in my pocket. Any ways for me to attempt to un-stain them without going out and buying something? Sorry if this is the wrong place to post.

[JLRodgers]

I think it's like hair spray for ink.... and depending on the pant's color and all (although might not matter), peroxide gets blood out of things. Fresh/dried, it bubbles, and after a while, it comes off -- of course so would using normal detergent I'd assume, if even after a few washes without drying...

Peroxide is really useful for blood that's in a shoe, or carpet I've found.

[Quincy]

Hydrogen Peroxide seems to work well with blood, but you may want to be careful with it or dilute with some water...I used it on a grey shirt and even though it didn't go totally white, it's a slightly lighter shade of grey, than it used to be.

[goettling]

What about a grease stain? Is there any hope? :cry: :cry:

[goettling]

Hairspray can also take out hair dye and fingernail polish. I have used hairspray for a lot of stains. Does not work on grease though.:grr:

I mean were is the hope in Spray N Wash stain stick remover. :think:

[Joe]

How To Remove 250 Stains From Clothes And Textiles

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/09/020916064857.htm

Available in PDF format here (note: URL differs from that listed in article):

http://www.legacyhuman.wpg.cornell.edu/units/bra/extension/removingstains.pdf

BLOOD:



PROCEDURES - GROUP 3

PROTEIN AND STARCH

Follow these procedures for non-washable articles, testing all removers first on an inconspicuous area of the article. For washable articles, the same methods may be used for localized stain removal before laundering.

1. BLOT up as much stain as possible. Place pad underneath.
2. Keep another ABSORBENT PAD moist with enzyme product over stain for 30 minutes. For stronger
fabrics, TAMP with spoon or brush. FLUSH with water.
3. FLUSH with ammonia solution. FLUSH with water. BLOT.
4. FLUSH with vinegar solution. FLUSH with water. BLOT
5. For blood stains not completely removed. BLEACH with hydrogen peroxide (3%) applied with MEDICINE DROPPER. Add a drop of ammonia. FLUSH with water.

INK STAINS:


PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL STAINS

BALLPOINT PEN INK
1. Apply lukewarm glycerine. If fabric is strong enough, TAMP with brush or spoon. BLOT, pressing hard on stain. Keep stain moist with glycerine. Continue as long as stain is being removed. FLUSH with water.
2. Apply mild detergent solution with several drops of ammonia. Continue to TAMP. FLUSH with water.
3. If stain remains use chlorine bleach. Apply bleach solution with MEDICINE DROPER. Do not use chlorine solution on wool, silk or spandex. Do not allow bleach to remain more than two minutes. FLUSH with water after each bleach application. Apply vinegar solution to remove excess chlorine,
then FLUSH with water.

GREASE/OIL:


PROCEDURES - GROUP 1
HYDROPHOBIC (FATS, OILS, WAXES)
Follow these procedures for non-washable fabrics, testing all removers first on an inconspicuous area of the article. For washable fabrics, the same methods may be used for localized stain removal before laundering.
1. SPONGE with drycleaning solvent
2. LUBRICATE with mineral oil, lard or dry spotter.
3. With ABSORBENT PAD apply dry spotter or paint, oil and grease remover. Keep stain moist with spotter and BLOT occasionally with absorbent material. If fabric is strong enough TAMP with brush or spoon. FLUSH with drycleaning solvent. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until no more stain is removed. Allow to dry.
4. With MEDICINE DROPPER apply several drops of detergent solution and a few drops of ammonia. Work into stain. Continue as long as stain is being removed. FLUSH with water.
5. BLEACH to remove final traces of stain. Apply bleach solution with MEDICINE DROPPER. Do not use chlorine solution on wool, silk, or spandex. Do not allow bleach to remain more than two minutes. FLUSH with water after each bleach application. Apply vinegar solution to remove excess chlorine, then FLUSH with water.

[bethany17]

Thank you! Those all helped...