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Nail brush makes a great laundry scrub brush for tiny clothes

Kids' clothes have more than their share of stains. My pre-soaking treatment for stubborn clothing stains does the trick most of the time, but every now and then I need to apply a little elbow grease. I've found that an old nail brush is the perfect tool for the job -- it's easy to hold, it covers more area than a toothbrush, and it's small enough to work on tiny bits of clothing. Plus I have two or three cluttering up the bathroom, so one can happily move down to the laundry room.

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Almost sure-fire clothing stain removal: The Two-Step Presoak

If you're like me, you're in full dresser emptying mode, making room for fresh summer clothes. I've come across plenty of outgrown, stained clothing which needs touching up before it gets shipped to Goodwill or the resale shop. I mentioned this hack long ago when writing up how to prepare second-hand clothes for sale, but I thought it was worthy of its own post because it works so well:

Soak the stain in whatever stain remover you like (I like Zout liquid but have used every brand with good results). Let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes. Then soak the item overnight in a bucket of hot water to which you've added some color-safe bleach (I like Biz). Stubborn stains, even those that have survived multiple washings, often come out with this treatment.

What's your favorite stain removal hack?