3 Laundry Stain Removal Hacks – Tested

Stain Removal Hack #1: Use a DIY cleaning solution to remove grass stains

Just because you get grass stains on your favorite piece of clothes doesn’t mean that it’s ruined forever.

Try this hack to remove grass stains.

1. In an appropriate-sized container, add two tablespoons hydrogen peroxide and one tablespoon of dish soap to about 24 oz. of water (two 12-oz. glasses of water).

2. Soak your stained clothing item in the mixture for 15-20 minutes.

3. Wash the garment using an appropriate wash cycle.

During our test, the DIY cleaning solution that we used removed virtually all of the grass stains. This hack passed our test.

Stain Removal Hack #2: Remove ink stains using hand sanitizer or hairspray

Before you begin, place a cloth under the stain so it doesn’t bleed through to the other side of the garment during treatment.

1. Saturate the ink stain with either hand sanitizer or hairspray.

2. Blot the stain.

3. Wait 1-2 minutes.

4. Wash the garment using appropriate washer settings.

In our test, both the hand sanitizer and the hairspray removed the ink stains. This stain removal hack passed our test.

Stain Removal Hack #3: Use cola to remove grease stains

Grease stains are some of the toughest to remove from clothing. Pouring cola on a grease stain sounds scary. That’s why we tested this hack to find out whether it actually works.

1. Saturate the grease stain in cola.

2. Let the garment sit for 15 minutes.

3. Throw the item in the washer.

Surprisingly, this hack for removing grease stains from clothing worked amazingly well. This grease removal hack passed our test.

Keep all of these hacks in mind when you need to remove tough stains from clothing.

Keep your washer and dryer in top shape

To keep all your laundry clean and fresh-smelling, schedule a Sears Technician to perform professional maintenance on your washer and dryer every year.

Washing machine maintenance

During washer maintenance and cleaning, the Sears Tech will perform these tasks:

• Inspect the washer fill hoses and recommend replacement if necessary.

• Check the washer tub and internal hoses for wear and leaks.

• Test the washer drain system.

• Check water fill level and water temperature.

• Check the suspension system and spin cycle operation.

• Run a cleaning cycle.

• Examine the door or lid and test the lock and switch mechanisms.

• Clean the drain pump filter on a front-load washer.

• Examine and test the drive system.

• Check the electronic control system or timer operation and wiring.

Clothes dryer maintenance

During dryer maintenance and cleaning, the Sears Tech will:

• Check the dryer exhaust system.

• Vacuum inside and around the dryer.

• Inspect and test the heating system.

• Check the drum, drive system and drum seals.

• Examine the moisture sensor.

• Inspect the power cord and electrical connections.

• Measure dryer operating temperature.

• Check the controls.

Having a Sears Technician professionally clean and maintain your laundry appliances will also help keep them lasting longer. After taking care of your washer and dryer, the Sears Tech can also clean and maintain all of your other home appliances such as your refrigerator, dishwasher and range.

Trust Sears to help you keep your home safe and happy.