Ha, dish soap and vinegar—sounds like a salad dressing gone rogue. But honestly, I might give that a whirl next time my kiddo decides spaghetti sauce belongs on her white shirt (which is basically every pasta night). I've been down the peroxide route too, and let's just say it didn't end well for my favorite hoodie. RIP comfy sweatshirt.
Funny enough, my mom swears by plain old club soda for coffee stains. She practically carries a bottle in her purse like it's some miracle elixir. It saved me once or twice when I was out and about, but at home I usually just panic and reach for whatever's closest—usually baby wipes. Surprisingly decent in a pinch, but not exactly pro-level.
Anyway, appreciate the dentist-approved tip. Who knew dentists had secret laundry hacks up their sleeves? Guess I'll add stain removal to the list of random topics to chat about at my next cleaning...
Club soda's a classic for sure, but honestly, baking soda paste has been my budget-friendly lifesaver lately. Got red wine out of my couch cushions like magic. Ever tried it on clothes, or is that pushing my luck...?
Baking soda paste is pretty underrated, honestly. I've used it on clothes a few times with mixed results—worked wonders on a coffee stain once, but didn't do much for ink. Funny enough, at the dental office, we sometimes suggest baking soda paste to patients dealing with mild tea or coffee stains on their teeth. It's gentle enough for enamel, so it's usually safe on clothes too...just maybe test it discreetly first to avoid surprises.
"Funny enough, at the dental office, we sometimes suggest baking soda paste to patients dealing with mild tea or coffee stains on their teeth."
That's interesting, but honestly, I'd be a bit cautious about using baking soda paste regularly on teeth. I mean, sure, it's gentle enough for occasional use, but enamel doesn't exactly grow back once it's worn down, you know? I've read a few articles suggesting that frequent use of baking soda can be abrasive over time, even though it's mild compared to commercial whitening products. Maybe I'm just overly cautious (okay, I definitely am), but I'd probably stick to using it sparingly.
As for clothes, I've had mixed luck too. Coffee stains—yep, baking soda paste is a lifesaver. But ink? Forget it. I once tried it on a pen stain on my favorite shirt and ended up with a weird faded blotch that looked worse than the original stain. Lesson learned: always test it somewhere hidden first. Or better yet, just accept that some stains are meant to be permanent reminders of life's little mishaps...like that time I spilled spaghetti sauce on my white hoodie. RIP hoodie.
Anyway, baking soda is definitely underrated for certain things, but maybe not the miracle cure-all some people make it out to be. It's cheap and handy, sure, but moderation is key—especially when it comes to teeth. Just my two cents!
Totally agree about moderation—baking soda can be great occasionally, but it's definitely not an everyday thing. I once got a bit carried away using it for whitening and ended up with sensitive teeth for weeks...lesson learned the hard way.
