Clothes & fabrics
Sweat, grass, coffee, drool and more, on cotton, denim, lace and delicates. Spot-treat first, then wash the way the label allows.
Guides in this section
- Laundry · Dye transfer
Clothes turned pink in the wash: how to fix a colour run
One red sock, one pink load. Here's what actually gets transferred dye out, in the order to try it.
Read the fix → - Laundry · Buying guide
Which stain remover should you buy? A UK guide by stain type
Bio detergent, oxygen powder, a Stain Devil or a colour run remover: match the type of product to the type of stain, then follow the pack.
Read the fix → - Clothes · Sweat and deodorant
Yellow sweat stains: how to get them out (even without washing the whole thing)
Treat the underarms before anything else. Here's what works on washable shirts, and what to do with a jacket you can't put in the machine.
Read the fix → - Clothes · Outdoor stains
Grass stains: how to get them out of clothes, uniform and trainers
Grass is both a protein stain and a natural dye, so treat it fast, keep it away from heat, and use an enzyme or oxygen stain remover.
Read the fix → - Clothes · Food and drink
Coffee and tea stains: clothes, sofas, carpet and mugs
Rinse it in cold water as soon as you can, dab rather than rub, and soak before it dries. Here's what to do on each surface.
Read the fix → - Clothes · Denim
How to get a stain out of jeans without fading them
Spot-clean small marks, pre-treat bigger ones, then wash cold and inside out. Hot washes are what fade denim.
Read the fix → - Clothes · Faux leather
How do I get stains off white PU (faux) leather?
Act fast with mild soap and water. Dye from jeans or dark clothes often wipes off while it's fresh, but it can sink into the coating and stay.
Read the fix → - Clothes · Body stains
Drool stains on pillowcases and T-shirts: how to get them out
Dribble marks are a body stain, so they respond to the same thing as sweat and blood: an enzyme pre-treat or soak, then a normal wash.
Read the fix → - Clothes · Delicates
Stains on lace and delicates: how to get them out gently
Lace snags and stretches when it's wet. Read the label, test first, treat the stain with a light touch, and hand wash without rubbing or wringing.
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