Before you grab the harsh mysterious chemical stain remover, maybe you could try one of these old remedies. If not, they're at least interesting.
Iron Rust- Apply lemon and salt and hold spot over steam.
Fruit- Hold stained portion taught over a bowl and pour boiling water on it from a height so that it will strike the fabric with force.
Coffee and Tea- Spread the train over a bowl and cover the spot with a paste of borax and cold water. Then pour on it boiling water from a height.
Chocolate- Apply a paste of borax and cold water, then pour boiling water from a height.
Grass- Wash a stain in cold water without soap. Another method is to rub it with molasses, let stand a few minutes and wash out in warm water.
Ink- Ink is the most difficult of all stains because one must first identify the variety o ink. For that reason, the commercial eradicators, which may be purchased, we believe the best choice.
Mildew- This is a living plant which will not grow if light and air can reach the fabric. It may be removed while very fresh with cold water.
Vaseline- Wash a fresh stain with turpentine. Then stain can not be removed after it has been boiled.
Wagon grease- Rub the stain with lard, keeping a cloth beneath it. Then wash with warm water and soap.
Hope you find these helpful, especially when removing wagon grease, what a pain that is!
