- Soak the clothes in cold water with detergent that contains biological enzyme. Wash as usual
- Soak blood-stained fabric in cold salty water
- Soak chocolate-stained fabric in lukewarm soapy water or glycerine, then rinse
- Dilute a little ammonia with cold water and dab on dried protein stains
- Dab stain with a solution of 25g borax and 600ml water
- Soak sweat stain in water mixed with 1-2 tbsp of lemon juice/vinegar. Wash as usual