Summer stains, be gone! Tips to keep your kids’ clothes clean and bright

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Summer is the season of fun, sun, and stains! Children’s clothing, especially cotton fabric, is prone to stains — making it challenging to keep clothes looking their best. Fortunately, with our simple tips and everyday ingredients you already have at home, summer stains on your kids’ clothes can be gone in no time!

Here are a few tips to help you deal with stains on your kids’ cotton clothing:

  1. Act fast! It’s always easier to remove fresh summer stains from kids’ clothing using soapy water.
  2. Old stains often require multiple attempts before they disappear.
  3. Wet wipes are excellent for tackling stains before they set in.
  4. Laundry soap is a versatile stain remover. Apply it directly to the stain or soak the garment before washing as usual.

For greasy stains, try these methods:

  1. Fresh greasy stains can be treated with salt. Rub salt into the stain, let it absorb the grease, and then brush it off.
  2. Washing-up liquid works great on older grease stains. Rub it gently into the fabric, let it sit for a few minutes, then wash as usual.
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Grass stains can be tough — but not impossible!

  1. Mix a concentrated salt solution (1 tablespoon of salt per glass of water). Apply to the stain and leave for 30–60 minutes. Then wash and dry in sunlight to help fade the mark.
  2. Make a paste with water and baking soda, apply it to the stain for 10 minutes, then rinse and wash as usual.

If your child loves playing outdoors, grass stains on the knees are almost inevitable. But with Babbily trousers and leggings, you don’t have to worry about those pesky stains. These designs feature abrasion-resistant knee protection that’s easy to clean — perfect for football, playground fun, or rolling in the grass without stress!

Juice and fruit stains:

  • Mix equal parts lemon juice and vinegar, apply to the stain, and let it sit before washing. Lemon juice alone also works well.

Chocolate stains:

  1. Soak the stain in a salt solution before washing.
  2. Apply washing-up liquid or laundry soap, then wash as usual.

If a stain still refuses to go, get creative — try DIY tie-dye or sew an applique over it to give the garment new life.

Enjoy your summer — and don’t let stubborn stains get in the way of your kids’ fun!