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Stains and tough loads
Stain-by-stain tips, and when to pretreat.
Stains and tough loads questions
Does Just 7 remove tough stains?
It's made for everyday loads. For heavy protein, food or set-in stains, pretreat first. Just 9, with enzymes, is planned for tough messes.
What's the best way to treat stains with Just 7?
Act fast, blot don't rub, rinse from the back with cold water, pretreat, then wash. Stain rescue cheat sheet.
Should I use hot or cold water on stains?
Cold for protein stains like blood, egg and dairy, since heat can set them. Warm helps with grease once pretreated.
Why shouldn't I put stained clothes in the dryer?
Heat can set stains. Air-dry and check before you machine-dry.
What is a protein stain?
Stains from blood, sweat, egg, dairy, baby formula and grass. Enzymes help most with these, so pretreat when using Just 7.
How do I get blood out with Just 7?
Rinse with cold water from the back, pretreat with a wet piece of sheet, soak in cold, then wash cold. Blood stain guide.
How do I get period blood out of underwear and sheets?
Cold rinse right away, pretreat, soak in cold water and wash cold. Never use hot water first.
How do I get grease and oil stains out?
Blot, sprinkle cornstarch to absorb, then work a damp piece of sheet in and wash warm if the fabric allows. Grease stain guide.
How do I get cooking oil out of a shirt?
Blot, pretreat with a wet piece of sheet, let sit 10 minutes, then wash in the warmest water the label allows.
How do I get red wine out?
Blot, flush with cold water from the back, pretreat, and wash. Skip the salt myth. Red wine guide.
How do I get coffee stains out?
Flush with cold water, pretreat, and wash. Older coffee stains may need oxygen bleach on whites. Coffee stain guide.
How do I get tea stains out?
Rinse cold from the back, pretreat with a damp piece of sheet, and wash. Oxygen bleach helps on whites.
How do I get grass stains out?
Pretreat with a damp piece of sheet, soak in cool water, and wash. Grass stain guide.
How do I get mud out?
Let it dry, brush off what you can, then pretreat and wash. Mud guide.
How do I get ink out of a shirt?
Dab with rubbing alcohol on a cloth, blot, then pretreat and wash. Ink guide.
How do I get makeup out of a collar?
Pretreat foundation with a damp piece of sheet, let sit, then wash. Makeup stain guide.
How do I get lipstick out?
Scrape off excess, dab with rubbing alcohol, pretreat and wash. Test on a hidden spot first.
How do I get foundation out of clothes?
Pretreat with a damp piece of sheet, work it in gently and wash.
How do I get mascara out of a pillowcase?
Dab with a little rubbing alcohol or makeup remover, then pretreat and wash.
How do I get chocolate out?
Scrape off excess, rinse cold from the back, pretreat and wash. Chocolate guide.
How do I get tomato sauce or ketchup out?
Scrape, rinse cold from the back, pretreat and wash. Sunlight can fade the last bit. Tomato stain guide.
How do I get spaghetti sauce out of a white shirt?
Rinse cold from the back, pretreat, wash, and line-dry in the sun. Repeat before machine drying.
How do I get yellow armpit stains out?
Pretreat with a paste of a damp sheet piece, soak, and wash. Oxygen bleach helps on whites. Armpit stain guide.
How do I get deodorant marks out?
Rub fabric against itself to lift fresh marks. For buildup, pretreat and soak before washing.
How do I get sweat stains out?
Rinse, pretreat, soak in cool water and wash. Wash workout clothes soon after wearing.
How do I get sunscreen stains out?
Treat like grease: pretreat, let sit, and wash warm if the fabric allows. Sunscreen stain guide.
How do I get baby food stains out?
Scrape, rinse cold, pretreat and wash. Baby food and formula stains.
How do I get formula and spit-up stains out?
Rinse cold right away, pretreat, and wash. These are protein stains, so avoid hot water first.
How do I get breast milk stains out?
Rinse with cold water, pretreat and wash cold. It's a protein stain.
How do I get poop stains out of baby clothes?
Rinse off solids with cold water, pretreat, soak, and wash. Sunlight can fade leftover marks on whites.
How do I get pet urine out of bedding?
Rinse with cold water, wash, and air-dry to check before machine drying. Pet accident guide.
How do I get vomit out of clothes?
Remove solids, rinse cold, pretreat and wash. Repeat before drying if needed.
How do I get candle wax out of fabric?
Freeze it, scrape it off, then press with paper towels and a warm iron, and wash. Holiday stains guide.
How do I get gravy out of a tablecloth?
Scrape, blot, pretreat as a grease stain, and wash in the warmest water the fabric allows.
How do I get butter stains out?
Treat as grease: blot, pretreat, let sit, and wash warm if allowed.
How do I get salad dressing out?
Blot, pretreat as an oil stain, and wash warm if the fabric allows.
How do I get berry stains out?
Flush with cold water from the back, pretreat and wash. Sunlight can help fade leftovers.
How do I get mustard out?
Scrape, flush cold, pretreat, and wash. Mustard can be stubborn, so repeat before drying.
How do I get curry or turmeric stains out?
Scrape, rinse cold, pretreat and wash, then dry in sunlight to help fade it.
How do I get juice stains out?
Rinse with cold water, pretreat and wash.
How do I get soda stains out?
Rinse cold, pretreat and wash. Sugary stains rinse out well if treated fast.
How do I get ice cream out?
Rinse cold, pretreat and wash cold. It's dairy, so heat can set it.
How do I get egg stains out?
Scrape, rinse with cold water, pretreat and wash cold. Hot water can cook the egg into the fabric.
How do I get rust stains out?
Rust needs a dedicated rust remover. Follow its label before washing with Just 7.
How do I get paint out of clothes?
Water-based paint: rinse while wet and wash. Oil paint needs a solvent first. Dried paint may be permanent.
How do I get slime or glue out?
Scrape what you can, soak in warm water to soften, pretreat and wash.
How do I get gum off clothes?
Freeze it, scrape it off, then pretreat any residue and wash.
How do I get pen marks off a couch cover?
Check the care label, dab with rubbing alcohol, blot, then wash if the cover is washable.
How do I get motor oil out?
Blot, absorb with cornstarch, pretreat heavily and wash warm if allowed. Repeat before drying.
How do I get bike grease out of pants?
Treat as heavy grease: absorb, pretreat, let sit, and wash warm. Cycling kit guide.
How do I get pollen out of clothes?
Shake or tape off loose pollen without rubbing, then rinse cold and wash.
How do I get garden dirt out?
Let it dry, brush off, pretreat and wash. Laundry for gardeners.
How do I get tailgate stains like BBQ sauce out?
Scrape, rinse cold, pretreat and wash. Fall laundry and tailgate stains.
How do I remove old set-in stains?
Soak in warm water with a dissolved sheet, pretreat, and wash. Some set-in stains may need oxygen bleach or a stain remover.
Can Just 7 get stains out of whites?
For everyday dinginess, yes. For tough stains on whites, add oxygen bleach as its label directs.
How do I keep whites white without optical brighteners?
Wash whites together, use the right dose, don't overload, and dry in sunlight when you can.
How do I brighten dingy whites?
Soak in warm water with oxygen bleach, then wash with Just 7. Avoid overdosing, which can dull fabrics.
Will Just 7 fade colors?
It has no bleach. Wash darks inside out in cold water to help them last.
How do I stop colors from bleeding?
Wash new colored items separately the first few times in cold water.
How do I get smells out of laundry without fragrance?
Wash promptly, don't overload, use the right dose, and dry fully. Smells that stay mean the item needs another wash.
How do I get mildew smell out of towels?
Wash hot if allowed with one sheet, skip fabric softener, and dry completely right away. Fluffy towel guide.
How do I get smoke smell out of clothes?
Air them out, then wash with an extra rinse. Repeat if needed.
How do I get gym smell out of workout clothes?
Wash soon after wearing, inside out, without softener. Workout clothes guide.
How do I get musty smell out of stored clothes?
Air them out, wash with one sheet, and dry fully.
How do I get food smells out of kitchen towels?
Wash hot if the label allows, with one sheet, and dry fully.
Do I need enzymes for stains?
Enzymes help most on protein and starch stains. Pretreat those when using Just 7, or wait for Just 9.
Can I use Just 7 with a stain stick?
Yes. Pretreat with the stick, then wash with Just 7.
Should I pretreat every stain?
Fresh, light stains often wash out. Pretreat food, protein, grease and anything set-in.
What's the stain rescue cheat sheet?
Our one-page guide to the most common stains. Get the cheat sheet.
How do I wash really dirty work clothes?
Shake off dirt, pretreat, use two sheets on the longest suitable cycle, and wash separately.
How do I wash muddy sports uniforms?
Let mud dry, brush off, pretreat, soak, then wash with two sheets.
How do I wash greasy kitchen rags?
Wash separately, warm or hot if allowed, with two sheets.
What if a stain is still there after washing?
Don't dry it. Pretreat again, soak and rewash. Heat can set what's left.
How do I get hair dye out of towels?
Rinse right away with cold water, pretreat and wash. Dye often sets fast, so act quickly.
How do I get nail polish out of fabric?
Blot, test acetone-free remover on a hidden spot, dab, then wash. Skip acetone on acetate fabrics.
How do I get crayon out of clothes?
Scrape off what you can, pretreat, and wash warm if the label allows.
How do I get tree sap or pine resin out?
Dab with rubbing alcohol on a cloth, then pretreat and wash.
How do I get self-tanner off sheets?
Rinse cold, pretreat and wash. Treat it before drying.
How do I get bird droppings off clothes?
Let it dry, scrape, rinse cold from the back, pretreat and wash.
How do I get soy sauce out?
Flush with cold water, pretreat and wash.
How do I get mayonnaise out?
Scrape, treat as a grease stain, and wash in cool to warm water.
How do I get ring around the collar out?
Pretreat the collar with a damp piece of sheet, scrub lightly, and wash.
How do I get honey or syrup out?
Rinse with warm water to dissolve the sugar, pretreat and wash.
How do I get sidewalk chalk out?
Let it dry, brush off, pretreat and wash.
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