Stain removal procedures often require the use of heavy duty detergents which can irritate baby’s skin. Remember to re-wash clothing using a gentle detergent specially formulated for babies, or run the load through an extra rinse cycle.
BABY FOOD - Rinse in cool water. Pre-treat stain with a paste made of powdered enzyme detergent and water, or use a liquid enzyme detergent. Allow to stand 30 minutes. Launder using hottest water safe for fabric.
BABY FORMULA - Soak in a gallon of cool water with 2 tablespoons of enzyme detergent for 30 minutes. Launder in hottest water safe for fabric. Difficult stains may require chlorine or all-fabric bleach.
BALLPOINT INK - Sponge stain with rubbing alcohol. Rub a small amount of detergent into stain. Launder as usual using chlorine bleach if care label allows; otherwise, use all-fabric bleach.
BLOOD - Rinse fresh stains under cold running water, rubbing with a bar of soap. Rinse and launder. For dried stains, soak in a gallon of warm water with 2 tablespoons of enzyme detergent. If stain persists, use a chlorine or all-fabric bleach.
CHEWING GUM - Harden gum with an ice cube, then gently scrape with a dull knife or credit card to remove as much gum as possible. Place face down on paper towels and sponge with dry-cleaning solvent. Rinse well and launder.
CHOCOLATE = Pre-treat stain with a paste made from powdered enzyme detergent and water, or use a liquid enzyme detergent. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Launder with appropriate bleach and hottest water safe for fabric.
CRAYON - Place stained surface down on a pad of paper towels, spray with WD-40 ® and let stand for a few minutes. Turn fabric and spray the other side. Let stand. Apply liquid hand dish detergent and work into stain until removed. Use a paper towel to absorb stain. Hand wash the item in the detergent making sure the WD-40 ® odor is removed. Launder as usual.
FRUIT JUICE - Soak in cool water. Rub detergent into stain. Launder with chlorine bleach if care label allows; otherwise, use all-fabric bleach.
GRASS - Apply liquid enzyme detergent directly onto stain or make a paste of powdered enzyme detergent and water and work into dampened stain. Let stand 5 minutes. Launder as usual using chlorine or all-fabric bleach.
GREASE - Pre-treat with a stain remover specially formulated to remove greasy stains. Launder as usual with heavy duty detergent in hottest water safe for fabric. Air dry garment to be sure
stain is removed. If stain remains, repeat procedure.
GROUND IN DIRT - Brush off as much loose dirt as possible. Rinse stain, placing fabric face down under cool running water. Rub liquid laundry detergent into stain, or use a paste made of powdered detergent and water. Allow to stand 30 minutes. Launder as usual using appropriate bleach.
MOMMY’S MAKEUP - Pre-treat with a stain remover, gently rubbing into stain. Launder as usual using hottest water safe for fabric. Use appropriate bleach. If grease stain remains, soak in warm water with pre-treat product. Rinse and re-launder.
TOMATO SAUCE - Rinse stain in cool water. Rub stain with liquid enzyme detergent or a paste made of enzyme detergent and water. Allow to stand 30 minutes. Launder using hottest water safe for fabric. Use appropriate bleach.
URINE/VOMIT/STOOL - Remove any solids and rinse in cold water. Soak for 5 minutes in a detergent/water solution of 2 tablespoons of enzyme detergent dissolved in hot water. Launder in hottest water recommended for fabric. Use a chlorine bleach if safe for fabric, or use an all-fabric bleach.
VITAMINS & LIQUID PAIN RELIEVER - Use bar soap or a pre-wash stain remover and rub gently into dampened stain. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Launder as usual using appropriate bleach and hottest water recommended by care label.
A word about babies...
Stain removal procedures often require the use of heavy duty detergents which can irritate baby’s skin. Remember to re-wash clothing using a gentle detergent specially formulated for babies, or run the load through an extra rinse cycle.
