![]() ![]() ![]() Similarly, Cohoon says to ignore the suggestion that aspirin will have any effect. Ultimately though, either one might be worth a try versus letting the stain go untreated and ruin the item.’ ‘I tried this in the past and it lightened it some after a lot of scrubbing but in the end, the stain was still pretty noticeable. Koch says using salt to remove ketchup stains hasn’t worked well for her, either. That’s not the only technique she’s unsure about. ‘I've had times when this has worked after a lot of elbow grease and times when it just bled the stain and didn't really remove it.’ ‘One I know is hit or miss is using hairspray or rubbing alcohol for ink stains on clothing,’ she says. ![]() While there are plenty of old wives’ tales about removing stains in white shirts, Koch says there are a few she finds simply don’t work. (Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford) Hacks that don't work on white shirts Instead, it’s best to repeat your options until you’re satisfied. If the stain is lightening but still has a ways to go, Mock says the last thing you want to do is toss it in the dryer. ‘If you spill red wine on a white shirt, immediately pour some white wine on it. This tip might sound counterintuitive, but Koch has another hack that’s specific to red wine. Use white vinegar in laundry by adding a cup to the washing machine and run a usual wash for a whitening effect. ‘Vinegar is a great whitening agent and can help freshen up old fabrics,’ she says. It involves everyone’s favorite household cleaning buddy: vinegar. Add vinegar to a wash cycleĬohoon gave us another tip that’s great for generally refreshing your white shirts, stain or no stain. Again, it might come down to the type of stain but most times that will really brighten whites and fade stains.’ 8. ‘Treat the stain first, then wash in the laundry, then place the item in direct sunlight to dry. ‘One hack I love for stained whites is to sun bleach them,’ she says. There’s another all-natural method that Koch loves, zero products required. (Image credit: Getty images/ Thomas Northcut) ![]()
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