How to Get Out Powdered Laundry Detergent Stains

Powdered laundry detergent stains occur when the detergent does not fully dissolve in the water. This residue is most noticeable on dark clothing. The way to avoid these stains is to switch to liquid detergent or to fill up your machine with warm water, adding the powdered detergent halfway through this process to allow it to dissolve before adding the clothing. Removing light residue from powdered detergent is often only a matter of rewashing the clothes; however, sometimes you will need to take extra steps to remove the residue stains.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Liquid detergent

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Instructions

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     Wash the stained clothing again in warm water with only liquid detergent added. Remove the clothing from the machine when the cycle has completed. Check the clothing for remaining residue.

   • 2

     Place clothes back in the washing machine if residue stains remain. Allow the machine to fill with warm water until clothing is submerged.

   • 3

     Add liquid detergent and one cup of white vinegar. Allow the clothing to soak in this solution for one hour.

   • 4

     Run the articles of clothing through a regular wash cycle. Hang them up to dry or dry them in your clothes dryer.