DIY Natural Fabric Stain Remover Recipe
A very easy and effective natural fabric stain remover recipe – nontoxic, biodegradable, hypoallergenic and safe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/3 cup Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds
- 2/3 cup White Distilled Vinegar
- Waterproof, vinyl recipe label (so you don’t have to look up the recipe again!) or my printable set of laundry labels
- 16 oz. brown amber glass spray bottle
- OPTIONAL – 10–15 drops of Lemon, Tea Tree, Pine, or Lavender (lemon is best since it help to remove stuck-on particles)
Instructions
Combine the water and the salt in a bowl and stir until it thickens (the kosher salt is essential for the thickening process). Add the Sal Suds and vinegar and stir well. Pour into a spray bottle. Spray directly onto stains. For tough stains, allow the solution to sit for 15 minutes or longer before washing.
Notes
When something gets on your laundry, rinse it out with water as soon as you can. If that’s not possible, then rinse out when it is. Then, spray the stain remover on the spot(s) as soon as you can (immediately is best) and rub in with your fingers. Let it sit for 10-30 minutes to an hour. Natural solutions DO work, but they take more patience and time to do the same job a harsher cleaner does.
You can also use this recipe on carpets and upholstery. Use a Bissell SpotBot vacuum to clean after spraying (an amazing tool if you have pets or are potty training a toddler!).