Out Damned Spot! The chemistry of stain removal. The internet has made stain removal hugely easier, so now every time I run into something new, I go online and see which tips make the most sense to me, or check out online forums to see if anyone has a new twist. Removing stains doesn’t have to be hard; usually it’s just a question of knowing the right chemistry. Of course, this may all become an obsolete problem as more and more stain-proof fabrics come on the market. (Mommy, what are stains?) Still, there’s something wonderful about wearing white linen in on a hot day, or a wool sweater in winter, so as the rest of the world goes high-tech, stains will probably be around for quite a while.
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