20 Tips for Cleaning on the Cheap

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I've been using hydrogen peroxide on my clothing with blood for many years now, mostly when Aunt Flow visits. It does work good, but sometimes doesn't completely remove the stain. Overall, I'd recommend it.

I'm anxious to try to remove the yellow body odor stains from the armpits with alcohol/water mixture.

Toni of UT 11:05AM June 29, 2010

My son spilled red Koolaid on our carpet and friend gave me the best idea. Take a white towel and soak it in Dawn and water. Place over the stain and take your iron and set it on a hot temp. Place it over the towel. It will pull the stain right out and onto the towel. You may have to repeat (I did). But you can't tell where the stain was.

Tim of AR 11:01AM June 29, 2010

These are great tips! We share some of these with our customers, and have a few new ones to pass along.

When we wash walls, its always white vinegar and warm water with an old rage, that works the best

Servpro Canada Inc. of AL 3:45PM June 15, 2010

Ammonia also works well on both grease stains (mixed with a bit of soap) and blood stains. Just make sure to wash the garment after using ammonia.

It's important to remember to blot, not rub stains as this will only make the spots more difficult to remove.

Janet Davis Cleaners of MI 3:01PM June 14, 2010

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