Tired of stains ruining your kids’ school uniforms? These are the cleaning hacks every mum needs to know
We put unusual stain remedies to the test and you won't believe the results
PICTURE the scene: your little boy comes barrelling into the kitchen after football with his mates.
He's flushed, excited... and absolutely covered in grass stains.
Or maybe your daughter has come home with Biro doodles all over her brand new school shirt?
Stubborn stains are common headaches for parents trying to keep kids' uniform clean - but with our help you can banish those marks with little fuss.
Natasha Harding tested out some handy - and unlikely - hacks which are supposed to lift stains with no bother, all using everyday items you have at home anyway.
Use cola to get rid of grease
All kids have ended up with mysterious greasy marks over their uniform.
Even if you've painstakingly packed them a healthy lunch, somehow they still manage to pick them up.
There's no need to tear your hair out though, because they are very easy to get out - and all you need is a bottle of cola.
A close up of the mark that needed removing
Method:
- Place the stained clothing in a bowl
- Pour cola over it until it's covered
- Leave to soak for 30 minutes
- Wash as normal
Unbelievably that really is all there is to it.
The cola lifts the stain clean off, and there is no risk of the drink staining your top either.
If you have marks on a lot of clothes you can even add a bottle of cola to your wash to remove the marks.
Tackle grass stains with vinegar and baking soda
Grass marks are notoriously hard to remove, they are the ones which get so ground in many used to chuck the stained clothing out rather than try to tackle it.
No need to do that anymore though, as you can remove them painlessly using white vinegar, baking soda and an old toothbrush.