The Science of Stain Removal

Let’s face it. Taking the time to treat stains can feel a little overwhelming – especially if you have a family or pets to look after. But stain removal doesn’t have to be scary. Here at Rockin’ Green, we’ve created our very own stain cheat sheet to help you feel prepared the next time a stain strikes.

Baby Formula

1. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Soak for 30 minutes if stain is new or several hours for aged stains.
3. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Barbecue Sauce

1. Flip your stained item inside out and flush the affected area with cold water.
2. Pretreat it with a paste made of warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent, using an up-and-down motion with a soft brush to break up the stain.
3. Rinse well. 
4. Repeat, leaving the paste on the stain for 30 minutes before soaking the garment in warm water.
5. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Bodily Fluids

Fresh Stains:

1. Soak in cold water (do not use hot water for blood as it will set the stain) for 30 minutes.
2. Run through a wash cycle using Rockin’ Green detergent.

Dried Stains:

1. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Soak for one hour.
3. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Chocolate

1. If the stain is fresh, gently scrape off any excess chocolate.
2. Soak it in cool water for 30 minutes.
3. Then pretreat it with a paste made from warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent.
4. Run it through a wash cycle, without extra detergent, in the hottest water thats safe for the fabric.

Coffee/Tea

1. Sponge or soak the stain in cool water.
2. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
3. Soak for 30 minutes if stain is new or several hours for aged stains.
4. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Makeup

1. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Deodorant

Light Stains:

1. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Heavy Stains:

1. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Soak for 1 hour if stain is new or several hours for aged stains.
3. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Grass/Dirt

1. Soak for 1 hour if stain is new or several hours for aged stains.
2. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Mud

When dry, brush off as much mud as possible.

Light Stains:

1. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Heavy Stains:

1. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Soak for 1 hour if stain is new or several hours for aged stains.
3. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.

Soda/Soft Drinks

1. Sponge the stain with cool water or soak it in cool water for about 30 minutes.
2. Pretreat stains using a paste created with warm water and Rockin’ Green Active Wear detergent for 30 minutes.
3. Run through a wash cycle without any extra detergent.