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Laundry
One of the best
baby stain treaters I've found is Dawn PowerPlus liquid dish soap.
It really breaks down the tough protein-type stains like poop, milk, baby
food, greasy stains, etc. For even tougher stains you can mix it
with Biz (another great stain remover) or Oxi-Clean to make a paste, apply
and let sit a few hours, (or even overnight) and wash with your other
laundry. I have tried other dish soaps, and they work too, but not
as well as the PowerPlus liquid. It's relatively inexpensive and one
bottle will last a long time.
To get old
stains out of kids clothes (even old formula stains that have been through
the dryer)...I use shout on the stain, make a paste of Oxi-clean, put
it on the stain and then cover with shout again. I let this sit at
least overnight, and then wash. It has removed every
stain that I have come across. Because it is not a bleaching compound,
this can be used on colored clothes as well. -- Andrea from SD
Totally Toddler spray (can be found at Wal-Mart) is a little more
expensive than Spray & Wash, etc., but it works much better, and it can
be used on upholstery, bedding, carpets, etc. I've saved a bundle
simply by not having to replace clothing (including my clothing) that otherwise would
have been ruined by baby formula stains, etc. that most cleaners have a
hard time penetrating. -- Paula from TN
To clean poopy
onesies, I've used Bye Bye Baby Stains from Mary Ellen Products. It
is squirted directly onto the stain, and you can watch it disappear.
Jo-Ann Fabrics used to carry it, but I can't find it in our area anymore.
I've had to order it at: 1-800-328-6294. -- Joanna from MN
Zout will get
the tough stains out ...including formula and baby food! -- Michelle from
TX
My two favorite
cleaners for baby clothes: I use a bar of ivory soap to scrub out a stain.
And if the stain is very stubborn, I use Oxi-clean (found at Wal-Mart and
Dollar General). Oxi-clean is a great cleaner for lots of things.
Be sure to follow the directions on the box. -- Sonya
Use a lingerie bag to keep socks and washcloths from disappearing in the wash.
Use vinegar instead
of fabric softener when washing baby clothes. Much cheaper
and MUCH better for your baby's skin. I have switched to
doing this for all of the laundry, including towels and sheets.
-- Becky
Buy white matching baby socks. If the dryer eats them you can match the survivors.
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