I have a pile of OH's shirts that have yellow and orange curry stains down the front of them - his mouth is big enough so why he can't get the food in the right place I don't know :D  Anyone got any remedies for removing these stains?  I've soaked them in cold water, washed them in hot water, put vanish on them and washed them - the stains are still there.  Something must work, I just don't know what.  Any advice gratefully received.

CG

You could try one of the Oxy- whatevers :)  make a paste of the stuff and spread it on, or dilute it and soak.  Usually works for me and doesn't bleach the colour out or spoil the fabric :)

Forgot to say, Mothercare sell lovely plastic bibs with a small trough to catch food spills in :-D :-D  he'll look daft but won't ruin any more shirts :-D

Oooh, never thought of that - you can tell I spend a lot of time in the cleaning aisle at the supermarket (not!).  I'm going tomorrow so I'll buy some.  Got to be cheaper than new shirts :)

CG

It would need to be a very large bib.  Stopping him eating curries might keep the shirts clean and reduce his waistline :D

Another thing is to rub fairy liquid into the stain let it go through before putting it in the washer.
I have a sloppy family here, no names mentioned and it does work.
Karen ;)

Have you tried Cillit Bang on the stain?  I know it isn't meant for fabrics but it does a lovely job on cleaning cloths!  :)

I think they used to call them 'dicky' bibs...how appropriate LOL

Thanks everyone.  I'll try them all.  Now, on to the red wine stains heh heh heh :)

CG

I find "stain devils" are fab for just about anything.

Sounds like my other half, haha......I've thought about dying all his shirts orange just so it doesn't notice :D