30 Ways to Nix Stains with Pantry Staples

You don't have to spend big bucks on cleaning products; everything you need to remove even the toughest stains and clean some of your biggest messes can be found in your kitchen cupboard (31 Photos)

Lily Fleishman on Mar 31, 2011 at 10:08AM

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30 Ways to Nix Stains with Pantry Staples

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Salt: Remove Blood Stains


How to do it: If you’re chasing little ones around all day, you might be prepared with snacks and band-aids, but you’ve probably found yourself wondering how to get stubborn blood stains out of clothes in a pinch. Easy! Just immerse the item in cold (very important) water and sprinkle it heavily with salt. Finally, scrub with bar soap and rinse.

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