Stains can strike your favourite shirt or dress anytime and anywhere. Where some of these stains are easier to get rid of, some are especially harder. This article is aimed at those readers who want to know some tips and tricks on how to get rid of these pesky stains.

Dye stains

Dye stains are very hard to get rid of. As we use dyes to colour our clothes in the first place, its chemical composition makes it a little tricky to remove. These kinds of stains happen when we wash our coloured clothes with our white ones. An easy way to fix it is to use oxygenized non-chlorine bleach on the stained cloth.

Bloodstains

Bloodstains are one of the hardest stains to get rid of. If you happen to splash a bit of blood on your favourite shirt, take it straight to the dry cleaners. Any homemade remedies might exacerbate the situation.

Red wine stains

How many times have you ruined a great white shirt with a glass of red wine? Too many to count right. We have found the perfect solution to your problem. Just cover the stain with salt and leave it overnight with enzymatic laundry detergent. Repeat the process until the stain completely vanishes.

Ink stains

We all have thought about it. How to get ink out of clothes? Well turns out the answer was pretty simple. There are 3 common ways you can use to remove ink stains.

• Hairspray

• Baking soda

• Washing up the liquid with glycerin

If these tips don't help then try HG's special ink removal formula. Trust me! It works wonders.

Coffee stains

For this pesky stain, all you have to do is rinse the stained area with cold water and treat it with an enzymatic detergent.

Grass stains

Moms all over the world are well acquainted with this stain. Kids usually bring back these stains after a weekend trip to the local park. An easy way to fix it is to use a stain treater on the affected area and rub the fabric gently. If the stain is not going anywhere, add a little vinegar.

Grease stains

Grease stains can be easily removed with the help of a dishwashing liquid. Rinse the affected area with cold water as soon as possible and gently rub the fabric together with a little dish soap to loosen the stain.