To prevent colours from running, soak the garment in salt water for 10 minutes before washing it.

Nappy washing :

Stains disappear if you dry the nappies on the lawn or even on a plant, perhaps the extra oxygen exhaled by the plant helps. Half an hour of sunshine is enough to disinfect the nappies. Ironing takes care of any further fear of germs. If washing in a machine the temperature setting can be raised to effectively disinfect the nappies.

Stain Removers :

To remove ice cream stains clean with a sponge dipped in borax solution. Curry stains on clothes can be removed by applying white toothpaste to it and washing after two hours. Ink stains can be removed with a slice of tomato. Sprinkle talcum powder on ink stains before washing off with soap and water. Ball pen ink marks can be removed easily with nail polish remover. To remove ironing stains from garments apply a little salt over the area and wash. Cuffs and collars, if turned inside out before being put in a washing machine, get cleaned very well.