Dish soap is indeed helpful, but I've found hydrogen peroxide to be even more effective, especially on stubborn stains like coffee or red wine. Just be cautious—it can fade colors if left too long. Learned that the hard way... another shirt sacrificed to experience.
"Just be cautious—it can fade colors if left too long. Learned that the hard way... another shirt sacrificed to experience."
Ugh, I feel your pain on that one. I recently tried hydrogen peroxide too, and while it did wonders on a coffee stain, I was super anxious about timing it right. Ended up setting a timer on my phone just to be safe, haha. Another gentle alternative I've found helpful is baking soda paste—less risky with colors, though maybe not as powerful on tougher stains. Worth a shot if you're nervous about peroxide again!
"Ended up setting a timer on my phone just to be safe, haha."
Haha, timers are a lifesaver—I swear I have like 20 random alarms labeled "check stain" or "rinse shirt" cluttering my phone now. Baking soda paste is pretty solid advice, though. I've used it a few times on wine stains (don't judge, lol), and it worked decently without wrecking the fabric. But honestly, does anyone else feel like some stains just have a personal vendetta against you? Like, no matter what you try, they're determined to stick around forever. Speaking of stubborn stains... has anyone tried those enzyme-based cleaners? I've heard mixed things—some people swear by them, others say they're overpriced hype. Curious if they're actually worth the money or just another laundry gimmick.
I've tried enzyme cleaners a couple times, and honestly... they're okay, but I don't think they're miracle workers. They did help with some sweat stains (gross, I know), but for tougher stuff like grease or ink, not so much. Plus, they're kinda pricey for what you get. Has anyone else had better luck? I'd love something cheaper that actually works—my wallet can't handle another laundry gimmick, lol.
I've had mixed experiences with enzyme cleaners too... they definitely aren't magic, but I've found they're pretty decent if you give them enough time to soak. For tougher stains like grease, though, honestly dish soap has been my lifesaver. Just dab a bit of Dawn or something similar right onto the stain before washing—it works surprisingly well and it's way cheaper. Might be worth trying before spending more money on laundry stuff that promises miracles but doesn't deliver, lol.
