Quick Tips to Remove Period Stains from White Clothes

Occasional leaks and stains are part of the menstrual cycle. We’ve all dealt with them at some point in our lives, whether it’s on clothes, mattresses, or our favorite underwear. Especially when it comes to our white clothes, we immediately feel the urge to throw them in the trash, but wait! You don’t have to lose your favorite garment because of small stains and leaks. It’s important to remember that these stains are nothing to be ashamed of, and it’s OK to have irregularities in your menstrual schedule. If you have a few effective cleaning tricks on hand, you can get rid of stubborn stains in no time.

Tips for removing period stains from white clothes

Here are some tips and tricks to help you remove stubborn period stains from your white clothes:

Use a stain remover

Whether your white shorts, your mattress or your sheets are stained, the magic of a stain remover can remove even the most stubborn stains and leave your garment sparkling clean again. Stain removers, including liquids and powders, are designed for stains that won’t go away with traditional washing methods. Pour the product of your choice onto the stain or dilute it a little with water and let it sit for a few minutes. Then blot with a damp towel and put the garment in the washing machine.

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Remove dried blood stains with vinegar, lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide

Stubborn stains, even on white clothes, make you scrub until you cry. For that, you need a powerful solution to get rid of them once and for all. Fortunately, the combination of common household items like vinegar, lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide can do the trick.

• Make a mixture of vinegar, lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide.
• Dip a sponge into the mixture and rub the bloodstained area.
• Hold the dirty area under cold water.
• Repeat the process until you have removed as much of the stain as possible.

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Use the evergreen baking powder

Try the methods listed above, or resort to the age-old magic ingredient called baking soda. It acts as a rough exfoliator and is great for dissolving or spot-treating stubborn period stains.

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