February 8th

"In My Hand"

Let me introduce you to my newest favorite stain remover. I had just about given up on two pink, particularly grape-juice stained shirts that are Natasha's favorites. I just get so discouraged seeing her wear stained clothes, but she loves them, and I didn't really want to "make them disappear" quite yet. I had tried stain removers from the store; Zout and Resolve didn't work. I figured those purple spots were there to stay. 

Then I read an article in an old Martha Stewart magazine about natural cleaning and saw this:

"Bleach Stains from Fabric: Hydrogen peroxide is a great alternative to chlorine bleach;

it dislodges stubborn stains and is safe on delicates as long as they are colorfast.

Place stained area in a bowl, and pour the peroxide onto the fabric.

Let soak at least 1 hour, then launder as usual."

It was definitely worth a try. I didn't exactly follow the soaking in a bowl directions... I just laid the shirts on the counter and poured the peroxide from the lid directly onto the spots. I left them there all day, replenishing it about 3 times total since it would dry out. Each time I could see the stain lessening and disappearing. 

I washed the shirts this morning, and the stains are basically gone! You can hardly tell they were there! I wish I had before and after pictures, but I don't. :( You'd think since those are about the only two shirts she wears that I'd have an odd picture somewhere of her wearing one, but I couldn't find one. So you'll just have to trust me. 

It worked, and I'm thrilled. 

And very impressed.