Oily Stains

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  Non-Oily Stainsapparel image by feisty from Fotolia.com
  
  For oily stains, mix 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of water; rub the mixture into the stain, and let it set for 30 minutes before washing in lukewarm water using 1/2 cup of liquid detergent. (Note: You might need more or less of a stain-removal solution, depending on the number and size of stains.)
  
  
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  Remember to wash soiled shirts.laundry day image by robert mobley from Fotolia.com
  
  For non-oily stains, take 1 pint of lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. Blot the stain until it is removed. Rinse with lukewarm water, and wash using 1/2 cup of liquid detergent.
  
  
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  White vinegar removes stains.glass canister image by photooiasson from Fotolia.com
  
  For ink, spray a quarter-size amount of hairspray onto the stain from about an inch away, and let it dry. Apply 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of water. Brush lightly and rinse with lukewarm water; then wash.
  
  
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  Rinse shirts thoroughly with water.sink and faucet image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
  
  For hair dye stains, apply 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. Blot the area, and apply 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to bleach the stain. Rub the stained area, and wash the shirt in lukewarm water using 1/2 cup of liquid detergent.
  
  
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  Use lemon juice to remove lipstick.lipstick image by Debbie Torkelson from Fotolia.com
  
  For lipstick, rub 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of salt onto the stain. Lay the shirt out in the sun or a well-lighted area for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and wash.
  
  
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  Hot water is great to remove perspiration.cup and teakettle 3 image by FocalPoint from Fotolia.com
  
  For perspiration, mix 1/4 cup of salt in 1 quart of hot water. Apply this mixture on the stain, then wash the shirt in lukewarm water using 1 cup of liquid detergent.
  
  
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  Wine can be removed using salt.red wine pouring down from a wine bottle image by mashe from Fotolia.com
  
  For wine and fruit juice, apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of salt on the stain. Scrub the stained area, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cold water and wash. Immediately after receiving a red wine stain, you can apply table salt to soak up the wine, according to Modern Tailor; then rinse the shirt in cold water.