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Bbqmustache

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Frugal Laundry Detergent
« on: January 18, 2015, 11:45:54 AM »
We made home-made laundry detergent some time ago.  It works ok, except on certain female stains.  Even pre-treating doesn't get these stains out.

So, what is a cheap kind of laundry detergent with excellent stain fighting abilities?  Thanks!
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Elliot

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Re: Frugal Laundry Detergent
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2015, 01:42:28 PM »
By female stains, I assume you mean blood? Hydrogen peroxide removes blood from clothing if used in a timely fashion.
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Re: Frugal Laundry Detergent
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2015, 02:21:07 PM »
Dawn + Hydrogen peroxide removes most stains if the clothing hasn't been dried in a dryer. My best tip is to wear black undies then you don't worry about stains.
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Re: Frugal Laundry Detergent
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2015, 03:38:46 PM »
My mother taught me to wash out blood with cold water when it's still fresh. Hot water sets it. I've had moderate success using hydrogen peroxide on old blood.
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Re: Frugal Laundry Detergent
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2015, 05:22:43 PM »
Good information, all.  We will give it a try!
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