I thought it might be fun and helpful to have a thread where we can share the tips and tricks that we have learned from along the way.

I'll start....

If you have a grease or oil stain on an article of clothing, even if it's an old stain--you can usually get the stain out with an application of Lestoil, full strength directly on the spot. You can let the Lestoil sit on the stain or wash it right away. Just toss the item in the wash with detergent just as you normally would. If the stain is old, you may need to apply it two or even three times. I have never had an article ruined because of the Lestoil, but if you're going to throw the item away anyway, you might as well try it. Be prepared for the smell though--Lestoil has a very strong, rather unpleasant odor. Somehow though, the odor goes away once the item is dried, but you can always rewash to get the smell out. Oh, and one more thing....I buy Lestoil in the grocery store in the aisle with the rest of the household cleaners.