Don’t you just hate it when the apron gets all messy and dirty with enzyme, spice, and food stains, especially from those delicious sauces? We all do, which is why the moment a spot falls onto our clothing or the apron, we rush to the washroom to get it cleaned. Sometimes we are lucky to have them removed, while at other times we have to really slog it out, in the end destroying the fabric and using harsh chemicals to get it bleached! Stay away from such exertions and use these five DIY ways to ensure the stains don’t remain, or spoil your favorite apron and clothing!
Your apron needs care
Instead of using harsh chemicals and bleach to make the apron spotless white, why don’t you opt for the au naturale bleaching agents lemon concentrate and hydrogen peroxide? Simply spray a mix of lemon and hydrogen peroxide {a cup of lemon concentrate with 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide in a mug of water} directly to the stain before putting the apron in the washing machine. Spray the potion on the affected areas and allow it to stand for at least ten minutes. Wash it off thereafter with cold water in your machine. Remove and hang to dry. Now you can flaunt your pristine white apron in the kitchen!
Veggie stains from your clothes
Chopping, cutting up and cleaning veggies are necessary steps in making those healthy and yummy veggie dishes. More often than not, the enzymes from the veggies, especially dark-colored ones, can stain our clothing or the apron while we work in the kitchen. Instead of using harsh chemicals, take a teaspoon of baking soda and add a quarter teaspoon of washing detergent, a tablespoon of vinegar, and a cup of warm water. Mix them all well into a frothy potion which you can spray directly onto the veggie stains. Keep it for half an hour, then wash under cold running water, and viola, stains be-gone!
Citrus stain no more a pain
Kids love their fresh fruit drinks, and citrus or tangerines seem to be their favorite. Conjuring a dozen concoction using these citrus-y fruits is no big deal, especially when you can add a delicious mixture of herbs and other flavorings to make these fruit drinks not only nutritious but delicious, too. The sad part, though, comes in taking off these citrus stains from gloves and clothing later on. The easy-peasy solution is to grab 2 cups of orange peels, a cup of sugar, a teaspoon of active yeast and a cup of warm water. Mix these ingredients well and allow them to stand for the night. Spray the potion onto the stains the next morning and allow it to blot until the stain disappears. Wash off the clothing later on under cold water! Removing citrus stains is as easy as finishing a small glass of refreshing lemon juice!
Turmeric and red chili powder stains
Discoloration brought about by turmeric and red chili powder might be the trickiest and toughest to remove, but you will be surprised to know that a cup of vinegar will do the trick! Dub the vinegar all over the stain and place the clothing under the bright sunshine for about 10 minutes. Gently wash, afterwards, and notice the stains disappearing into thin air! Easy as pie, right?
Removing meat stains
Blood stains from meat are a cause for worry. Not only will the iron content in the blood oxidize creating a stubborn rusty brown remnant that might be tough to remove, the stains may also be reeking, with germs and bacteria to boot. Time is of the essence in removing these stains effectively by using solid glycerine soap blocks and rubbing it gently over the fresh stains. Add in a cup of ammonia to blot into the patch and let it soak for 10 minutes. Afterwards, wash it off with cold water to remove the stains!
We hope these five tips come in handy when removing those pesky stains! And if you are thinking of where exactly to buy all your at-home stain removal ingredients ~ from solid glycerin soap block to high-grade vinegar and pantry essentials, such as hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, look no further as Target.com is your go-to source for all these kitchen essentials. In addition, there are many promotions and coupons for Target by ChameleonJohn that will not only help you save on your hard-earned dollars, but will also make you a kitchen wizard who is abreast with huge discounts on hottest deals and buys.
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It’s nice to see that there are natural and organic stain removers that we can see regularly in the household. This is much safer too.
that is true! not to mention safe for the environment, too, and more economical.
Thanks for the tips. I have few tshirts of my kids from which the stains need to be removed
I love the lemon and peroxide trick instead of bleach. But I had not heard of using ammonia for red meat stains.
yes it is an earth-friendly + healthier stain remover.
This one’s getting pinned for sure!! Babushka loves all these type of recipes for old fashioned “natural” cleaners/stain removers! Gracias & BB2U
Time is of the essence for some stains, most of them. We recently had a blood stain here on white carpet. I dipped a rag in cold water and dabbed until it was gone. Such a relief when it cleared. We also had permanent Sharpie marker on a new table once. Toothpaste took it right off!
That is true. It is important that stains be removed while they are fresh, otherwise it will be problematic! I will take note of that Sharpie remover.
Thanks for sharing. My husband and I are messy cooks and these suggestions will definitely come in handy!
Your welcome! The kitchen can really be quite a messy place sometimes, especially when someone is busy cooking up something special for the family!
I’m going to keep this on hand in order to know how to get stains out the natural way. Target is one of my favorite places to shop. 🙂
I am sure this will come handy. Yup, you will find almost everything you need in Target, right? 🙂
I am sure this will come handy. Yup, you will find almost everything you need in Target, right? 🙂
These are really great tips for getting stains out! I’ve used the vinegar/sunshine trick before, but I’ve also used that with lemon juice.
vinegar-and-sunshine always does the trick. I do it periodically with my little man’s school uniforms to keep them pristine white.
These are great tips! I didn’t know about this, thank you so much for sharing us.
you’re most welcome! i hope you can put them to use one of these days 🙂
I guess vinegar is a very wonderful agent.. it has many uses aside from removing stains…apple cider vinegar or white vinegar in particular can remove those white residue on bathroom tiles and they can be effective deodorizer too
indeed, vinegar is such a wonderful substance!
You just blew me away with your tips! My apron does need a lot of TLC and you have given me the ticket for it 😉
that’s great! I hope you can try out some of these tips I’ve mentioned 🙂
These are great tips. It never fails every time I make a red sauce in my home it explodes in my kitchen. I need all the help I can get to clean it up!
i know exactly what you mean, i always have similar episodes in my little kitchen.
i know exactly what you mean, i always have similar episodes in my little kitchen.
With 4 kids in the house, stains are everywhere! I go through stain removers like water. I am going to be making this shortly!
Oh wow, these are awesome tricks. I need to try that vinegar trick next time we make chili.
I had no idea there were so many different methods for getting those stains out! The meat stain tip is helpful.
Vinegar is such a wonder home remedy, and I would have never thought that it would do the trick to remove red-colored stains! I have an apron that I love, and barely wear because I don’t want it to get too soiled…but it’s good to know what to use for when it does.
Thanks so much for sharing. Organic products are great. i am going to past this info along…I have a blogger friend who only uses natural and organic products she would love this.
you are welcome! 🙂