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Can You Fix These Laundry Catastrophes?

Then, you should run another rinse cycle without baking soda to ensure the stench is gone. (FYI, you might've used too much detergent the first time, which can actually increase odors.)

[Wash the towels again](http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/institute/a22937/5-fixes-for-laundry-disasters/) in the hottest water that's safe for them, adding baking soda to both the wash and rinse cycles.

Ugh, my towels still smell musty after washing them.

The dryer's lint filter will capture most of the bits. If any stubborn ones remain, use a dry scrub sponge to get rid of them.

Before taking the load out of the washer, [rewash it with some fabric softener](http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a15210/laundry-mistakes-fixed/) added to the final rinse. Pull off what you can by hand, then tumble-dry.

I left a tissue in my pocket and there are bits EVERYWHERE.

For the aspirin hack, you should let the stain soak for 2-3 hours before washing. For the meat tenderizer (yes, this is real), let it sit for a half hour before washing.

[All of these solutions will work](https://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/9-diy-ways-remove-sweat-stains-from-clothes-0140223/).

I have a big presentation tomorrow but my shirt has sweat stains!!!

You could also buy a handy-dandy color-run remover, but we're thinking DIY here, people.

[Wash the stained item again](http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/institute/a22937/5-fixes-for-laundry-disasters/) in warm water with detergent and color-safe bleach.

Motherfu— a red shirt bled and stained my clothes!

As if bread wasn't already the solution to all your problems, you can indeed cut off the crust, wad up the soft center into a ball, and then [blot the stain](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/16/how-to-remove-lipstick-stains-white-bread_n_1792236.html). Anything that remains should come out in the washer.

Blot the stain with white bread.

So, I got a lipstick smudge on my collar...

[This lil' trick](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/quick-tip-19-how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-clothing-116953) works for all things greasy, including your worst enemy: bacon grease. Don't have chalk lying around? Try baby powder!

Rub white chalk onto the stain and the powder will absorb the grease, allowing your detergent to easily remove the stain in the wash.

I have a grease stain after eating fries — STOP JUDGING AND HELP.

Before washing, you can spread salt liberally on the stain, pour club soda on it, or pour a mixture of approximately three parts hydrogen-peroxide and one part dish-soap on it.

[All of these hacks will work](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-get-rid-of-red-wine-stains-206634).

OK, I also have a red wine stain, ARE YOU HAPPY?

According to _[The Complete Book of Clean: Tips & Techniques for Your Home](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Clean-Tips-Techniques/dp/1681881748)_, after you've scraped off any excess chocolate, carefully rub liquid laundry detergent on the stain, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, and then soak it in cold water for 15 minutes.

Rub liquid laundry detergent on the stain.

I had chocolate with my wine and — you guessed it — I got some on my shirt.

According to _[The Complete Book of Clean: Tips & Techniques for Your Home](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Clean-Tips-Techniques/dp/1681881748)_, removing deodorant streaks is as easy as rubbing them off with cotton socks, or any soft foam, like what comes on metal hangers from the dry cleaner.

Rub the streaks off with cotton socks.

My ironic graphic tee has deodorant streaks. Womp.

According to _[The Complete Book of Clean: Tips & Techniques for Your Home](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Clean-Tips-Techniques/dp/1681881748)_, after scraping away excess droppings, hold the stain under cold running water. On colorfast fabrics (colorfast = the fabric's ability to retain its color without fading or running), apply hydrogen peroxide with an eyedropper, and rinse. Oh, and supposedly getting pooped on by a bird brings you good luck. Yay!

Hold under cold running water, apply hydrogen peroxide, rinse.

After all that, a bird just crapped on my shirt.

RIP to all the wine-stained shirts you've lost. All of those laundry hacks and I are here for you.

You must buy new clothes a lot.

You know how to tackle the basics, but most stains still stump you. Study up before your next glass of red wine!

Not bad, but we've got some work to do.

Aside from a few tricky stains, you're prepared to handle a laundry catastrophe. Plus, after taking this quiz, you're ready for anything.

You're pretty impressive!

No matter the wardrobe tragedy, you know the hack to fix it. Go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back, even if you have grease on your hand — you'll know what to do.

Damn, you're a laundry pro!

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Can You Fix These Laundry Catastrophes?

For each question, pretend you're faced with a classic laundry disaster. How would you remedy it? Pick the best answer before these clothes are ruined forever!

Can You Fix These Laundry Catastrophes?

For each question, pretend you're faced with a classic laundry disaster. How would you remedy it? Pick the best answer before these clothes are ruined forever!

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