How to Remove a Stain When You Don't Know What It Is

Have you ever found a stain on one of your favorite garments and wondered, "How can I remove this stain when I don't even know what it is?" I get this question all the time, and I thought I would walk you through the stain removal tricks step by step in the order from the most gentle to the strongest. If you follow these exact steps, you can get almost any stain out while still protecting your clothes. #laundryexpert #stainexpert #thelaundryguy #thelaundryevangelist
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[@barbaraalexander4642]

Love the video!! You always share such great tips.

[@michiganremand7039]

Great video, I wish you'd be a bit more specific. Water & Vinegar, in what proportions? Bar of soap, what do you recommend? The oily detergent, will my Tide-stick work? I think you take for granted what you know and we'd love to hear the basics. This was my first video, so maybe you've answered my questions in previous videos. Every video you make will likely be someone's "first video"! Love the content, thanks for this!!

[@3sons4fun20]

You said “a few drops of oily soap” - is that the same as the Stain Solution you sell?

[@ErikaHawley-c3u]

Hi Patric! Love the channel! Your advice is fantastic and demystifies not only laundry, but other cleaning and home maintenance projects. I have a question on paint brushes. I paint with arts and crafts acrylic paints and wondered if you have any tips for getting the paint out. Should I soak them? I mainly use natural bristle brushes. Thank you. Erika

[@tivogliobene]

I needed this tutorial - thank you! Curious - what's the difference between using a stain bar and using your soap flakes?

[@patricrichardson6350]

The bar is easier to use with a brush is the biggest reason!

[@joycearthur5244]

How do I remove the stain from the stamins of a lily? I got it on a jacket and I’ve tried everything I know of, both Amodex, Oxy Clean and there is still a faint stain. I have just let it air dry, any hope of getting it out?

[@debiethredge3020]

I think that is the worst stain!

[@MrWillWright]

Bonjour Mr. Richardson: I've been dragging my feet in responding to this because I might be at-fault. I have a cotton CubaVera shirt made in India (if that matters) which became stained some months ago after I leaned forward on my bathroom sink. The light blue color is now stained in two places by a mysterious white. I sprayed the vinegar/H20 mixture. Then, which you didn't advise, I placed it in cold laundry w/my Tide. The white stain remains. And I nearly loved this summer shirt! Being old-school I hesitate to blame someone (you) whom I have not even met! Nonetheless, I know not what to do. The shirt isn't ruined. And I will feel embarrassed to wear it.

[@ScottHelland]

I finally bought a glass spray bottle based on your Jason Show appearances. What ratio for vinegar / water?

[@patricrichardson6350]

It's 50/50. Enjoy!

[@jode68]

What about mud or dirt on socks? My granddaughter ran around outside with white socks on. I figure it's easier to just throw them away 😮

[@CarolOliveros-o7h]

Hard very dark coffee stain on cotton sweater

[@carolinebaughman8240]

As a mom, THANK YOU! ha! I never know what the stains are on school clothes, and neither do my kids

[@MrsSmith-lj9cz]

How do I remove permanent marker from khaki material after it's already been washed?

[@patricrichardson6350]

Try amodex. Put it on, let it rest, rinse