Step 2 of 5 · Remove Common Clothing Stains in 10 Minutes
Cold vs hot rule
Cold vs hot rule — step 2 of 5 in Remove Common Clothing Stains in 10 Minutes. Protein (blood, sweat fresh) = cold water. Grease and wine after blot = room temp or warm with soap.
Free cleaning & laundry tip: Cold vs hot rule (step 2 of 5 from "Remove Common Clothing Stains in 10 Minutes").
Protein (blood, sweat fresh) = cold water. Grease and wine after blot = room temp or warm with soap. Hot water on fresh protein = cooked-in stain.
Never use hot until stain gone.
Pro tip: Keep a stain card on laundry machine — saves panic Googling.
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