The Wirecutter Show The Art of Stain Removal Part 2
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Mar 26, 2025 
Andrea Barnes, Wirecutter's laundry expert, shares invaluable stain removal secrets. She tackles listener questions about the toughest stains, from ink to acrylic paint, and emphasizes the importance of timely care. Practical tips include using Downy Rinse & Refresh for odors and Clorox 2 for old blood stains. The discussion highlights a systematic five-step approach to cleaning, ensuring your fabrics stay fresh and clean. Additionally, she advocates for skills-based hiring, shedding light on the value of expertise in everyday challenges.
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Ink Stain Removal
- Use Amodex, recommended by pen companies, to remove ink stains from silk and cotton.
- Work the Amodex into the stain, massage, blot, and repeat; it's a delicate, time-consuming process.
Pet Urine Stains
- Use cold water washes and enzymatic cleaners for pet urine.
- For rugs or upholstery, use a steam cleaner with an enzymatic cleaner like Nature's Miracle.
Fishy Odor Removal
- For fish oil smells, soak clothes in good laundry detergent and try an odor rinse.
- Downey Rinse & Refresh, used in the fabric softener dispenser, effectively removes odors and cleans the machine.