Vinegar: A Disinfectant and a Stain Remover

Have you ever tried digging into a pile of clothes and finally found what you've wanted? Unfortunately, upon checking on the garment, you noticed that the item is stained. Either it is a brown or yellowish stain, that sight alone is disappointing, right? But,  good news is here for you. You can remove any stain with an aid of a known and useful kitchen's "secret ingredient" - VINEGAR.

Yes, you are right. A vinegar is not only an ingredient for your favorite "paksiw" or "kinilaw" but also an effective ukay treasure disinfectant and stain remover.

** Try these simple tricks and it might do wonders on your ukay finds. :)

Fabric Care
Colors	* to brighten and disinfect, soak the clothes in 1 gallon warm water and 1 cup vinegar.
Yellowing	*add 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse water
Removing Stains
Coffee, tea, cola	* soak the clothes in 1/3 cup vinegar to 2 1/3 cup water
Gum	* soak gum stains in vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse.
Ink	* spray with hair spray then dab with vinegar to remove the sticky spray
Juice	*soak 1/3 cup vinegar and 2/3 cup water
Blood	* soak the stain in vinegar for 30 minutes
Deodorant/Sweat stains	*(light stains) soak stained colored clothes in white vinegar for 30 minutes *(heavy stains) soak stained colored clothes in 1:1 vinegar to water and brush the stained area before washing