The following is information that will promote the care and longevity of your clothing.

Deodorant Stains on the Underarms of Washable Shirts: Sponge on white vinegar (or soak stain in it) wait 30 minutes. Launder shirts in the hottest water safe for the fabric. Using Safonique . Put liquid laundry detergent right on the area, leave it for five to ten minutes, then wash. Prevention: Let deodorant dry before dressing. And don't let stains sit! Apply pre-wash spray or liquid detergent ASAP, then launder. Every third or fourth washing, use the hottest water safe for the shirts.

Gum On Clothing: Use egg whites to remove gum on clothing. Brush egg white onto gum with a toothbrush. Let sit for 15 minutes and then launder the items normally with Safonique.

Ink Stains: The best way to get out ink stains is to put rubbing alcohol on the stain and it disappears! This must be done before washing with Safonique.

Laundry Basket Freshener: Place a fabric softener sheet in the bottom of your laundry basket ( change weekly.) Or you can simply sprinkle some baking soda in the bottom of your basket and that will help absorb the odors as well.

Lipstick: Use petroleum jelly for removing lipstick stains. Another possibility is to rub in a little vegetable shortening and then launder as normal with Safonique. If an item is dry clean only, get it to the dry cleaner as soon as possible to ensure they can get the stain out.

Remove ink from clothing: Read the care label If it says dry-clean only, or the mark is large, rush it to the cleaners. If the item is washable, try cleaning fluid, spot remover, or petroleum-based pre-wash spray. Test in an inconspicuous area to be sure it's safe for the fabric. Place garment stain side down on paper towels and dab cleaner on stain using a paper or terry-cloth towel. Check paper towels underneath and move frequently so there's always a clean area under the stain to absorb ink. Let area dry and check it. If ink remains, treat with pre-wash spray and launder with Safonique. Before drying, check again. If it is still visible, repeat steps.

Soiled Shirt Collars: Take a small paintbrush and brush hair shampoo into soiled shirt collars before laundering. Shampoo is made to dissolve body oils. Then launder with Safonique.

Stubborn Spaghetti Stains: These can be tough but not impossible and the following will work most of the time. Wet the fabric and then sprinkle with powdered dish detergent. Scrub gently with a toothbrush. Rinse the item and launder normally with Safonique.