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How to remove coffee stains: 5 methods for clothes, carpet and sofa
Spilled your morning coffee? Five methods to remove coffee stains from shirts, carpets and upholstery – whether the stain is fresh, milky or already dried.
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All our guides on Stains & fabrics: practical how-tos, home remedies and professional advice from Priority Clean.
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Laundry smells musty after washing? 5 reasons and the right solutions
Freshly washed but smelling damp? Five reasons your laundry smells musty, from dosage to drying in the building's laundry room, and what really helps.
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How to remove sweat stains: 5 methods for white and coloured clothes
Yellow rings on white shirts and stiff, white deodorant marks on dark T-shirts? Five methods remove sweat stains – without damaging the fabric.
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Home remedies for stains: 5 all-rounders from your kitchen cupboard
Coffee, grease, grass or fruit juice? Five inexpensive home remedies deal with most everyday stains – if you use the right one for the right mark.
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Wash at 20 degrees: when it's enough – and when it isn't
Cold water saves electricity and is kind to colours, but not everything comes out truly clean. Here is how to decide, load by load, whether a low temperature will do.
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Washing soft toys: machine, hand wash or freezer? 5 steps
A favourite teddy goes everywhere with a child and eventually looks like it. Here's how to get it clean again without harming the fur, stuffing or eyes.
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Washing compression stockings: every day? 5 rules to keep them working
Skin oils and sweat tire the knit, and a gentle wash restores its elasticity. Here's how to care for medical stockings without them losing their effect.
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Washing period underwear: rinse, wash and dry it so it lasts
Cold water, a mild detergent and a little patience with drying: with this care, period pants stay absorbent, odour-free and leak-proof for many cycles.
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Poo stains: 5 steps for baby clothes, cloth nappies, carpets and sofas
A nappy blowout or a little accident from the dog on the rug? Lift off the worst, rinse in cold water, and most faeces stains will come out again.
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How to remove superglue from skin, glass, plastic and clothes
Two fingers stuck together or a hard drop on the glass table? Warm soapy water, oil, a blade and patience loosen it without tearing skin or scratching the surface.
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Beetroot stains: 5 tricks for clothes, hands and chopping boards
One splash of beetroot juice and your white T-shirt turns pink. Cold water, lemon, ox-gall soap and a little patience get fabric, skin and boards clean again.
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Rust stains on clothes: 5 ways to remove them with lemon, salt and citric acid
A metal button, a wire hanger or a hair clip left in a pocket – and there's a brown mark. With acid instead of bleach, it usually comes out.
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Remove permanent marker and felt-tip pen from walls, tables, clothes and skin
Permanent doesn't mean impossible: most felt-tip inks dissolve in alcohol. The key is choosing the right method for each surface so you don't make things worse.
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How to clean insoles – including orthotics: remove odour and sweat
Most shoe odour hides in the insole. A brush, soapy water and baking soda freshen it up – but leather insoles and orthotics need extra care.
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Smelly shoes: 5 remedies for shoe odour that really work
Shoe odour starts when bacteria break down sweat inside a damp shoe. Get moisture, insoles and socks under control, and the problem usually disappears.
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Bleach stains on clothes: what really helps – and what doesn't
One splash of bleach and a pale patch appears on your dark jumper. The colour won't come back, but you can still save the garment and make the mark hard to spot.
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Remove tar stains from clothes, shoes and feet after a summer day
A freshly surfaced road or a beach holiday: tar sticks stubbornly. Fat loosens it, ox-gall soap washes out the fat – and solvents remain the exception.
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Remove ice cream stains: 5 steps for children's clothes in summer
Milk, fat, sugar and colour: ice cream leaves several kinds of stain at once. The order matters – cold water first, then a degreaser, then the washing machine.
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Remove chewing gum: 5 methods for clothes, carpets and shoe soles
Ice cubes, the freezer and a blunt scraper do most of the work, while oil and washing-up liquid handle the rest. Here is how to free fabric, carpet and tread.
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Bike grease stains: 5 ways to get chain oil out of trousers and jackets
A black streak on your trouser leg after cycling to work? Chain oil is stubborn, but with a little patience and the right products the mark usually comes out.
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Tea stains: 5 ways to remove them from mugs, clothes and tablecloths
A brown ring in your favourite mug, a splash on a pale blouse, a mark on the tablecloth: with the right household remedies, these tannin marks usually come out again.
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How to wash a baby carrier: care label, buckles and gentle drying – wraps included
Milk, drool and summer sweat go straight into the fabric. Prepared properly, the carrier survives the wash – and stays safe for your child.
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Fake tan stains: how to get them out of bedding, clothes and towels
Woke up to brown speckles on the sheets after applying self-tanner? The active ingredient DHA is to blame. Act quickly and with cold water, and the marks usually come out.
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How to clean a wetsuit: smells, salt and proper storage
After a lake dive or a surf holiday, the wetsuit often ends up damp in a bag. A few minutes of care prevent odours, brittle neoprene and mildew spots.
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How to wash a swimsuit: rinsing out chlorine, salt and sun cream properly
After the pool, a wet bikini often ends up rolled into a ball in your bag. Elastane and colours don't like that. A few simple habits make your favourite swimwear last much longer.
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Beer stains after the match: how to get them out of clothes, sofa and carpet
A goal, a cheer, a tipped-over glass: beer looks harmless but leaves sticky marks and a sour smell. Cold water and a little patience get everything clean again.
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Wash a football shirt: protect the name, number and print – ready for the World Cup
Cracked number, peeling badge, musty smell: five simple rules keep your team's shirt in top shape for the whole World Cup and long after the final whistle.
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Wash reusable shopping bags: how often and at what temperature?
Dripping meat, muddy vegetables, unwrapped bread – all sorts ends up in a shopping bag. Dedicated bags and the right wash keep it clean and hygienic.
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Wash shoes in the washing machine: which pairs can go in – and which can't
Canvas trainers and running shoes often cope with a gentle cycle, leather and glued pairs do not. Here is how to prepare your shoes and dry them the right way.
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Wash a baseball cap without losing its shape: the gentle method
Yellow marks on the sweatband, sunscreen on the brim: with lukewarm water, a soft brush and a little patience, your favourite cap will look as good as new.
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Wash a backpack in the machine or by hand? How to get it clean again
Crumbs from snacks, a leaking drink and sweat on the back panel: with the right method your daypack gets clean without harming its coating or padding.
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Washing new clothes before wearing them? Why it pays off – towels included
The new blouse still smells of the shop, the new bath towel barely absorbs anything. A first wash removes residues and excess dye and makes textiles ready for everyday use.
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Washing baby clothes: before first wear, choosing detergent and temperature
New bodysuits, sleepsuits and muslins go through the machine before they are worn. Here is how to choose detergent, programme and temperature for delicate baby skin.
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Washing underwear: 30, 40 or 60 °C? How to choose the right temperature
A hot wash sounds more hygienic, but it ruins lace and elastane. Fabric, detergent and what is going on at home tell you the right setting for every pair.
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How to wash a bra: machine or by hand? 5 rules to keep its shape
A good bra isn't cheap, and the machine, heat and the tumble dryer wear it out fast. Five rules help preserve support, lace and stretch for much longer.
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How to wash shirts: clean collars, the right temperature and less ironing
Grey collar lines, crumpled sleeves, an hour at the ironing board? With good preparation and five steps, work shirts and blouses come out clean and almost smooth.
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How to wash jeans: 5 rules to stop fading and shrinking
Your favourite pair should stay dark and fit well. Less often, cooler and inside out: five rules that protect the colour and the cut of your denim.
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How to wash viscose: by hand or in the machine? 5 rules to stop shrinking
Viscose drapes beautifully and feels soft, but it becomes fragile when wet. Five rules help your summer dress, blouse and top keep their shape and size.
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How to wash linen: 5 tips so shirts, trousers and bedding don't shrink
Linen is tough, but heat, an overfilled drum and the tumble dryer can ruin it. Five tips keep your shirt, trousers and duvet cover in shape, wash after wash.
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How to clean Crocs: white clogs white again, odours gone
A grey film on white clogs, soil in the grooves, a smell in the footbed: soapy water, a brush and bicarbonate of soda soon get your rubber clogs clean again.
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How to clean Birkenstocks: footbed, suede straps and cork edge
Dark footprints, stained straps, dry cork: with a brush, a little water and bicarbonate of soda, your sandals will look well cared for again after the winter.
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Remove playdough, plasticine and slime from carpet, clothes and hair
Plasticine in the carpet, slime on a jumper, colourful crumbs in the hair: cold, washing-up liquid and diluted vinegar get most of the residue out again.
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Watercolour stains: how to remove paint from clothes, tables and walls
Paint boxes, finger paint and young artists: with cold water, ox-gall soap and a microfibre cloth, most traces of colour vanish from clothes and around the home.
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Remove bobbles and lint: 5 methods for jumpers, coats and sofas
Bobbles on your favourite jumper, fluff on a dark coat, pilling on the sofa: the right tool and a gentler wash make them all look well kept again.
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Shrunk clothes? 5 ways to rescue wool and cotton after the wash
Your favourite jumper now fits your godchild? A lukewarm soak, patient stretching and drying flat can often win back part of the original size.
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Mud stains: 5 steps for children's clothes and football kit
Wiping mud with a damp cloth only makes the mark bigger. Let it dry first and brush it out, and half the work is done before the washing machine starts.
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Dandelion stains: removing the brown sap from children's clothes
The white sap from stems and flowers turns brown in the air and goes sticky. Act early and keep it cool, and trousers, jackets and trainers can be saved.
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Ox gall soap: 5 stains it really does shift
The plain bar from the Swiss drugstore tackles exactly the marks detergent alone leaves behind. How to use it, stain by stain, without ruining the fabric.
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How to wash a mattress protector: how often, how hot and caring for waterproof ones
A protector keeps sweat, stains and skin flakes out of the mattress – but only if it goes in the wash itself now and then. Here is how, without ruining the waterproof layer.
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Washing a dog bed: 5 steps to get rid of hair, odours and mites
Does your dog's bed smell musty and is it full of hair? With good preparation, the right temperature and thorough drying, it will soon be fresh and clean again.
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Leather shoe care: 5 steps from cleaning to a perfect shine
Road salt, slush and dry heating air are hard on smooth leather in winter. With a brush, shoe cream and shoe trees, your shoes stay supple and shine again.
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How to clean a leather bag: 5 steps for handles, stains, lining and edges
Dark handles, crumbs in the lining, a pen mark on the front? Here's how to clean your bag from the inside out – gently and without pulling it out of shape.
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How to clean a leather jacket: 5 steps for the collar, stains and odours
Shiny collar, dark cuffs, a smell of fondue that won't go away? With mild soapy water, patience while it dries and the right care, your jacket will look good again.
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Leather cleaning: 5 basic rules for smooth, suede and patent leather
A single drop of water tells you what kind of leather you have. Then the rules are simple: dust first, little moisture, mild soap and the right care, no experiments.
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Fabric softener: worth it or not? 5 facts and alternatives
Cuddly soft and meadow-fresh – that is what the bottle promises. Here is why that does not apply to every fabric, and how hard laundry turns soft without any additive.
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Laundry detergent dosage: 5 rules for water hardness, load size and soiling
Too much powder leaves clothes stiff, too little turns whites grey. Water hardness, drum fill and how dirty the wash is tell you the right amount.
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How to do laundry: 5 steps from sorting to drying
First flat or flatshare, and suddenly the laundry is your job. Five steps take you from a full basket to a tidy wardrobe – without pink T-shirts or shrunken jumpers.
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Laundry symbols explained: the 5 symbol groups on a care label
Dots, bars and triangles: the small label sewn into a garment tells you how hot, how gently and how it should be dried and ironed without damage.
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Remove colour run: what really helps after the red sock
One red sock or a new pair of jeans, and your whites come out pink or bluish grey. Act fast and keep everything wet, and you stand a good chance of saving them.
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How to whiten socks: 5 methods that tackle grey soles
Grey soles and a dull overall look? Targeted pre-treatment, an overnight soak and a little sunshine often bring back the brightness – without wearing out the fibres.
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How to wash a fleece blanket: 5 rules to keep fleece and sherpa soft and fluffy
Does your favourite blanket feel rough and matted after a few washes? Too much heat, fabric softener or an overfilled drum is usually to blame.
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Pomegranate stains: 5 ways to remove them from clothes, chopping boards and hands
The juice from the seeds is a strong dye, and heat sets it into fabric. Act fast and keep everything cold, and most red splashes will come out again.
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How to clean UGG boots: 5 steps against water stains, salt marks and odour
Slush and road salt leave dark tide marks and white lines on sheepskin boots. With a brush, a sponge and a little patience, they soon look well cared for again.
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How to wash gloves: wool, fleece, leather and ski gloves – plus hats
Felted wool, stiff leather fingers, smelly ski gloves? Once you know the material, you can look after gloves and hats properly and keep your hands warm all winter.
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How to wash an electric blanket: 5 rules to keep the fabric and cable intact
A heated blanket can take more water than many people think – but only with the controller removed, on a gentle cycle, and plugged back in once fully dry.
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How to wash a duvet: washing and drying down and synthetic duvets properly
Too big for the machine, damp for days, lumpy afterwards? With the care label, the right drum and patient drying, your duvet will be fresh and fluffy again.
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