Be sure to test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area before using.

Food Stains
Coffee or Tea: 
 Egg Stains: 

Treat stain as soon as possible, and then pour Make paste of washing soda & peroxide. Apply to
boiling hot water over the stain until it washes stain, scrubbing gently to remove, then rinse the
clean (not for use on delicates or wool). If the stain stain. Launder as ASAP. 

has set in, make a paste of borax and water, apply Note: peroxide could bleach clothing, so test
to the stain, and scrub with a soft brush. Launder for colorfastness, or just use washing soda
the item quickly after removing the stain. and water.

Tomato-based Stains: 
 Other Food Stains: 


Apply white vinegar directly to stain, then sprinkle
with baking soda. Rinse well with cold water and
repeat as necessary to fully remove the stain.
Launder as usual but don’t dry until you are sure
the stain is removed.
Treat with a mix of 50/50 Hydrogen Peroxide and
water and soak. Or, try using white vinegar and
washing soda .

Environmental Stains
Grass Stains: 
 Mud Stains: 

Make a mixture of 1 part dish soap and 2 parts Allow mud to dry fully. Once dry, brush off as much
hydrogen peroxide, apply to stain and scrub. as possible, then scrub the area using washing
Repeat as needed. Rinse with warm water. soda and warm water. Rinse well, and wash
Launder once stain is removed. Don’t put in the immediately.
dryer until sure stain is removed.
Oily Stains: 

Alternate option: open digestive enzyme capsule & Use dry washing soda to soak up as much oil as
sprinkle over stain, add a small amount of warm possible, then shake or brush away from the
water. Allow enzymes to soak into fabric. Let sit for garment. Washing soda can be irritating to the
10-20 minutes. Rinse before laundering.
 skin, so use care when brushing away (an old

 toothbrush works well). Soak the stain in white
Underarm Deodorant Stains: 
 vinegar for about 15 minutes, rinse well. Then
Mix 1 part dish soap & 2 parts hydrogen peroxide. drizzle dish soap directly on the stain, scrub well,
Pour over stain. Sprinkle generously with baking do not rinse. Launder as usual.
soda. Scrub well. Let sit for 5-10 minutes. Leave
on and launder as normal.
Bodily Fluids (blood, urine, feces, vomit, and snot): 

Soak in cold water, rub stain with dish soap or a bar of soap. If fabric is light colored, spray with a 50/50
mix of hydrogen peroxide and water. Add 1⁄2 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1⁄2 cup washing soda or
baking soda to washer and wash with cool water (Don’t pour hydrogen peroxide directly on clothing as it
could cause discoloration).

From The Natural Laundry Guidebook © Delightful Living Media - adelightfulhome.com