Laundry Issues

I see that one mom suggested a petroleum based cleaner – probably toxic. For removing marker, try the amazing, non-toxic and even good-smelling product Citra-Solv: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009LA744/ref=pd_lpo_k2...

Hi D.,
I saw the other post recommending Lestoil and I completely agree! I worked in numerous restaurants through high school and college and this was what everyone used to get the food stains from uniforms. It does have a strong odor, so I would rewash the items in using regular detergent afterwards.

I have had great luck with the Motsenbocker brand of stain removers. They have separate ones for foods, markers, and other stuff, too. It even removes pen marks that have been washed and dried on clothes!

I've had GREAT luck removing food stains and greasy stains with Lestoil. Lestoil is petroleum-distillate based so it's stinky, but if you pre-treat and let sit for a bit before washing most stains come out. I've been able to get out grease and food stains that I would have sworn were permanent. You can find it at most big retailers with the cleaning supplies (or maybe near the laundry detergents).

I put a scoop of Biz in a bucket of cool water and let the article soak for at least two days. Then if the stain is not out, I spray a Oxyclean on it and then into the wash it goes. So far, my daughter loves my cleaning. Her 5-year-old daughter comes home with some horrible stains, but we have always been able to get them out, so far. Good luck

It may sound a bit strange at first, but dish soap is my "goto" stain remover for grease stains. Dish soap cuts the grease on your pots and pans and does the same on clothes. I usually put some on the stain, let it sit for at least an hour and then throw the stained clothes in the wash on its normal setting with a batch of clothes. Really bad grease stains may need to sit overnight.

I have had wonderful luck getting anything out with Spray and Wash with Resolve.

Hi D.. I have a really good recommendation if you'd be interested. I am an independant consultant for Norwex. I go out informing people of how they can eliminate chemicals in cleaning and personal care. They are amazing products and I would never be selling them if I didin't believe in them. One of the huge sellers is the antibac cleaning cloth. The reason they are antibac is because there is silver in them and that silver kills the bacteria and germs while picking up dirt, dust, grime...the list goes on, on the surface your cleaning leaving that surface without smears and sparkling clean, minus all the chemical residue. The reason I am replying to you is because just the other day my daughter spilled coffee on her white shirt. What i did was completely saturated the spots and then took that antibac cloth and it took the spots right out. I coudln't believe it! If people aren't too crazy about using the cloth the get stains out there is also the pre laundry wash. I haven't tried that myself but it's 100% all natural formula, hypoallergenic, biodegradable, non toxic and free of allergens, dyes, perfumes and petroleum solvents. If you are interested I would be thrilled to talk to you more about it. You can email me ____@____.com care and keep Norwex in mind.

Soak in Borox, wring out and let dry in sunshine, then wash.

Try SOL-U-MEL. It’s a natural product that gets EVERYTHING out. It even took out permanent marker from our couch upholstery

I have had great luck with Tide stain release liquid, just add it to the wash, along with detergent. Good luck!

for the marker try rubbing alcohol

Hairspray and blot for the marker... "shout" for the spaghetti

I use Tide with Bleach, and make a paste of it and let it sit on there for a while, and then wash in the hottest water the fabric will accept. Wash, rinse, repeat until the stain is gone. =)