I know most of you guys probably let stains pile up on top of stains, but I found this article in today's LA Times very helpful. Even I, the clean freak, didn't know these handy hints. Plus, it's always good to have a maggette around to help you guys look good for the ladies.
Alcoholic Beverages: Soak fresh stains in cold water and a few tablespoons of glycerin (available at drugstores) and then rinse with white vinegar and water.
Ballpoint ink: Apply hair spray and then rub with clean cloth.
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc): Sponge promptly with water and then apply liquid detergent to the stain and soak until removed.
Coffee and tea: rinse in cold water if the stain is fresh, and moisten with white vinegar. If the stain is not fresh, stretch the stained fabric over a bowl and fasten with a rubber band. Pour boiling water over the stain then sponge hydrogen peroxide mixed with water on the stain.
Heavy grease and road grime: Apply a solvent or a commercial waterless hand clean called "Goop". Rub gently.
To repair tears, mend zippers, snaps, buckles (also great for sleeping bags): Rainy Pass Repair company (authorized by Gore Tex) 888-RIP-STOP
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