Homemade Stain Removers, Pre Wash Solutions, and Delicate Fabric Detergents

Laundry products are expensive, but you can make your own high-quality laundry products at home, and these homemade laundry products often work better than store-bought laundry products. Stain removers, pre wash solutions, detergent for delicate fabrics, and bleaching solution for delicate fabrics can all be made with simple household ingredients. You will definitely save a considerable amount of money by making and using homemade laundry products.

A Word of Warning Before Using Homemade Laundry Products

Keep in mind that all homemade laundry products should be tested on materials you are unsure of before using them. Simply find an inconspicuous area on the item in question, and test the homemade laundry product before using it on the entire item. The following homemade laundry products have been tested, and they are safe to use on most fabrics, but take the time to test fabrics you aren't absolutely sure won’t be damaged by homemade laundry products.

Homemade Stain Removers and Coverups That Work

Automatic dishwasher detergent is beneficial for much more than washing dishes. Automatic dishwasher detergent is a very effective stain remover. Simply make a paste with automatic dishwasher detergent and water, and use a soft bristle toothbrush to scrub out the stain. Rinse the fabric and wash the item as usual.

Cloth covered buttons on clothing can become exceptionally dirty, and sometimes the stains on cloth covered buttons don’t come out during the normal washing process. Stains on cloth covered buttons can be removed using a soft bristle toothbrush and a mixture of mild liquid detergent and water. After scrubbing the cloth covered buttons by hand, wash the garment as usual.