How to Make a Natural Stain Remover

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How to Make a Natural Stain Remover

Staff Writer · Jun 13, 2011

It’s easy to make a natural stain remover by using ingredients commonly available in most homes. Such stain removers are non-toxic, contain no harmful chemicals. They’re easy on the pocket and equally easy to prepare.

Step 1. Gather Your Ingredients

Keep the ingredients that you will require to make the stain remover near at hand.

These ingredients include:

  • a bowl
  • 1 cup of baking soda
  • ¼ cup of 97 percent alcohol
  • sufficient antibacterial liquid soap to ensure the mixture is of the consistency of frosting
  • 20 drops of an essential oil, such as tea tree or lavender oil
  • a jar with a wide mouth and a lid

Step 2. Combining the Ingredients

Take a cup of baking soda in the bowl and add ¼ cup of alcohol to it. Then add antibacterial liquid soap and stir till the consistency of the mixture is similar to that of frosting. Finally add 20 drops of the essential oil of your choice and stir the mixture well till it gets frothy.

Step 3. Storing the Solution

Pour the mixture into the jar and store in a convenient place. Use when required. Should the mixture harden or dry with time, add distilled water and liquid soap to get the desired consistency. Stir well to make the remover frothy.

This natural stain remover is effective in removing blood and grass stains. It’s also effective in removing grease stains.

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