Fabric Care

Spilled cooking oil on your favourite shirt? Stop rubbing it in. Here's the science-backed method to emulsify the stain using washing-up liquid, plus when to use a specialist remover instead.

Spilled blood on your favourite shirt? Don't use hot water. Here's the science-backed way to remove fresh and dried blood stains without setting them permanently.

Spotted a pen mark on your shirt? Stop rubbing it. Here's the physics-backed method to lift ink without spreading it deeper into the fabric.

Spilled red wine on your shirt? Don't panic. Here's the UK-approved chemistry method to remove any stain before it sets, plus the household staples you actually need.