Coffee Stains
Note: Works for stains up to a day old.
Supplies
White vinegar
Baking soda
Towel
Soft toothbrush
Instructions
1. Soak a towel in white vinegar, and use it to gently blot the stain using a dabbing motion (do not rub).
2. If the stain has been set for a while, cover it with baking soda, then gently brush with a toothbrush.
3. Launder in cold water.
Wine Stains
Note: Works for stains up to a day old.
Supplies
White vinegar
Baking soda
Soft toothbrush
Instructions
1. Soak the stain in white vinegar for at least 15 minutes.
2. Dab the stain with a clean towel.
3. Immediately cover in baking soda.
4. Soak a toothbrush in white vinegar, and gently brush the stain to work in the baking soda.
5. Launder in cold water.
Oil Stains
Note: Works for stains up to 2 days old.
Supplies
Baking soda
Grease-fighting dish soap
White vinegar
Soft toothbrush
Instructions
1. Cover the stained area with baking soda, and press it into the stain. Let the baking soda sit for at least 45 minutes. For older oil stains, increase time as necessary (up to 2 hours).
2. Drizzle dish soap over the baking soda.
3. Take a toothbrush soaked in white vinegar, and use it to gently work the baking soda and dish soap into the stain.
4. Launder in cold water.
Grass Stains
Note: Works for stains up to a day old. For best results, treat as quickly as possible.
Supplies
Rubbing alcohol
Laundry detergent
Baking soda
Towel
Soft toothbrush
Instructions
1. Using a towel, gently dab the stain with rubbing alcohol until most of the stain clears up.
2. Cover the stain with laundry detergent and baking soda, and gently scrub with a toothbrush.
3. Launder in cold water.