8 Common Stains and How To Remove Them Naturally

The Science of Removing Stains

When you attack stains with ordinary household staples, you transform yourself into a domestic mad scientist (no lab coat required). With the right formula you can remove almost any kind of stain from clothing, and there's no reason not to experiment with ingredients that "do no harm" — in alphabetical order, baking soda, cornstarch, flour, lemon juice, liquid detergent, a raw potato, shampoo, and white vinegar. Follow stain treatments with a regular wash.