https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 10:03:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41317 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:42:25 +0000 Alecia 41317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, thanks everyone. I love learning this stuff. And thanks for asking the question, Maya. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41312 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:24:44 +0000 Maya 41312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, lots of good tips to try, some of which sound too easy to be true! I'll report back if any of them work. Thanks everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41289 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:43:20 +0000 Becky 41289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I have had good luck removing oily stains by shaking a generous amount of baby powder or cornstarch over the stain, letting it sit for a day or two, then shaking off the excess powder or cornstarch and laundering as usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41287 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:37:54 +0000 shana 41287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year, Maya! No need to toss! Dawn (a.k.a. "The Grease Fighter") or some other brand of dish detergent usually works well on grease stains. Just work some in the stainy spot and wash as normal. I would try that first before going to the big guns (like OxyClean). After dealing with two messy children, I am becoming an expert in getting out stains!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41286 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:47:17 +0000 judy 41286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once I was buying a cup of tea to go at a little coffee shop that also served food...and the woman behind the counter was pouring a big container of soup and she spilled some on this very pretty silky dress she was wearing...a big bad stain. I let out a gasp of horror :), but she said, no worries, I have this great stuff at home that will take it out. What is it?? I said, because I tend to get spots while cooking too. She told me it's called Forever New and they sell it at Nordstrom's.</p> <p><a href="http://www.forevernew.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.forevernew.com/</a> </p> <p>It's for underwear, and sold in the lingerie department. I promptly got some and it worked!...at least on all the current stains I've tried it on. My Nordstrom's doesn't seem to carry it any more, so after looking here and there I saved myself some time and got it online. It's more expensive than regular soap, but you use less too, so it tends to last a long time...and it was worth it to me to, to save those favorite clothes! They have a stain removal one too...I just tried that one and it works too, but I found the regular powder very effective for me, hope it does for you too. </p> <p> There may also be many household remedies on the web if you google it...? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41278 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:23:32 +0000 Anonymous 41278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been using Tide. Is that a good one Shiny? It smells good and cost a lot so I figured it must be a good one. I'll keep Wisk and Cheer in mind for the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41277 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:23:31 +0000 Anonymous 41277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can launder the dress, you might try Oxy-clean. I buy the spray. Let it set a bit before washing. You may need to do it more than once. I've used it to remove old spots even on white shirts from the thrift shop.<br /> If it's dry clean (or if you can dry clean the garment), point it out to the cleaners and see what they say. You might also try the Dry-Ell drycleaning in the dryer that Shiny uses. With her advice I've been using it. The kit comes with a spot remover that I've used successfully on small dark food stains on silk sweaters. Again, you may need to apply it more than once. Good luck with it. I wouldn't toss it until trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41275 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:19:46 +0000 shiny 41275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try this:</p> <p>Take hot, boiling water (tea kettle) and pour it slowly over the spot so the hot water runs through the fabric. If it's something oily or greasy, this should help melt it out. (Of course, don't try this if the garment can't withstand hot temperatures - read the labels). Then wash in your usual detergent; you can spot-treat the stain with the detergent. Do not put it in the dryer - let it air dry. </p> <p>If the spot is still there, then next try using Zout. Apply to the stain on BOTH sides of the garment. Allow it to sit for awhile (overnight) before washing in your usual detergent. Zout is usually really good for grease and oily stains, but sometimes it discolors the fabric, so try the hot water plus detergent to spot-treat method first. </p> <p>Don't put the garment in the dryer until you are sure the spot is out. </p> <p>I would not rub the stain too much. If it's jeresy this could weaken the fibers. </p> <p>Do you use chapstick? One of the girls once left chapstick in their pocket and it ran through the wash. The entire load came out covered in greasy, oily stains. I rewashed everything, and the stains just moved around - the chapstick residue was still in the washer! </p> <p>Otherwise, sometimes old stains just magically appear after months. I'm not sure why. </p> <p>P.s. I highly recommend Wisk. In my experience, if you wash something at least once in Wisk, it has some ability to resist stains. I think Cheer may also do this now. But cheaper detergents don't tend to have this ability. If you're on a budget you can alternate laundry detergents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stain-removal#post-41270 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:08:06 +0000 Maya 41270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a simple jersey dress that I seem to have spilled something on. What it is is a mystery to me because it looks like an oil or grease stain and I don't generally like oily or greasy foods, but it left a big spot that appears darker than the rest of the dress. I fear the dress is a gonner. It must be pretty old because it's a summer dress and I haven't worn it in a few months. Is there any way to get an old stain like this out or am I forced to toss it? </p>