Baby Food Stains

I would have to agree with the post that Melaleuca is the absolute best stuff out there. I haven't had to deal with prunes but it works wonders on chocolate, grass, coffee and grease stains that I missed and sent through the dryer. I thought the shirt was going to be relegated to the rag pile but I tried the pre-spot with the laundry detergent. It got the stain out. I was so excited I even tried it on the anti-perspirent stains in the pits of my husbands shirts. It got those out too! I will never use anything else, ever again!!!!

These stains are such a nuisance I saved an article here awhile back: Wipe out those LAUNDRY STAINS
http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/a...

1/2 cup lemon juice in rinse water will brighten whites or half a cup of vinegar; spray hydrogen peroxide on spots (right away or) before laundry & leave for a few minutes (also good for blood). Meat tenderizer sprinkled on some stains is quite effective - dampen stain throughly, sprinkle, rub gently, let stand 1/2 hr or so & wash normally. Simple old rubbing alcohol on the spot will also work oftentimes.
And another good article with a lot of inexpensive & eco friendly suggestions: http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-home/cleaning-organizing/st...

Hope this helps

I know this isn't directly answering your question, but I would suggest buying several large bibs for feeding time. Those cutsie little cloth ones just won't cut it. I went to K-Mart and bought a couple of the big plastic ones that go over the arms like sleeves, cover down to the tummy, and have a pocket. You'll save yourself a lot of work and expense if you can avoid most of the stains in the first place :)

Hi B.!

The sun is a great natural source to use to bleach stains out, even after you've washed the clothes.

But, another great product is Nature Bright/Laundry Boost & Stain Remover. It's natural, biodegradable, etc. It uses natural enzimes to work together to rid the stains without using any toxic ingredients. Here's a link to the product on my Shaklee website: http://www.shaklee.net/sowing4health/product/00305.

God bless,
L.
www.sowing4health.com
blog: www.goodngreen.org

Hi B.
its me again.

I use the laundry detergent and brightener from Melaleuca
and any stains I spray with their pre-spot and have not had to worry.
I like that I order it online and it comes to me and I do not have to worry about getting it at the store and carry it home with the groceries etc.

Here is a web site for more information if you want it.
www.ChangingStores.com

It is so nice when MS decides to take a break.
Enjoy your little ones.

S.
mother to Kai

Oxiclean works great. I just soak the clothes for a very long time (hours).

I immediately get the clothes in cold water and rub with borax--it got out my daughters bloody nose the other day even. YAY!
it's what I have found works universally across the board for stains for me.
on the laundry aisle and it's cheap...

Since I have had 4 kids who all like to make a mess, I have had much experience getting out stains. I use different products depending on the toughness of the stain. I recommend straight detergent rubbed on and into the stain, Goof Off, Goo Gone or my miracle worker the "Bella Bar" (which I have used to get many different, very difficult stains out of just about any fabric including furniture & carpet). Good luck!

Make it a GREAT day!

S.

Hi B.,
I just add 1/2 cup of Real Lemon Juice to the wash and it has always worked for me :)
Peace, T.

I've used Shout! forever, and have never had any problems.