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Now that you’re off at college, you’re probably responsible for your own laundry. One of the most important things that you need to know is how to remove stains from your favorite pants and shirts, socks and undies. These tips will help you deal with just about any type of stain.

• Know your clothing. Read the tags or labels: they’ll tell you how to wash and dry each item. You’ll also learn what type of material you’re wearing, which is important information to have when you’re trying to remove a stain. Even if you have the exact same stain on two shirts, for example, the treatment might differ because of the fabric.

• Do laundry the right way. If you throw all of your clothes into the washing machine, you’ll end up with dingy socks – or, worse, pink undies. Take the time to separate your clothes by color before you wash. This takes more time, but it’s better for your clothes.

• Prevent stains as often as possible. Put on a bib before you dive into that huge plate of sauce-slathered ribs. Make sure that your pens are capped or retracted before you put them in your pockets.

• Keep a few changes of old clothing around. You can wear these when you know that you’re about to get filthy. It’s not a big deal if the grass stains won’t come out of an old pair of jeans.

• Letting stains set will make things worse. Deal with your clothing as soon as possible after you get it dirty. A bottle of pre-treat will save your clothing more often than not, so keep this inexpensive, but highly effective, item on hand. You should also keep a stain-removal stick (such as a Tide to Go pen) on hand if you’re prone to spills and random mishaps.

• Bleach is your friend, but so is bluing. Use one or the other on your whites. They’ll combat stains and help your clothing maintain that “new” look.

• Don’t overload the washing machines. The more you cram in, the less agitation your clothing will get. If you really pack the machine, your clothing won’t be much cleaner (or fresher smelling) than it was when you put it in to wash.

• Certain stains require specific treatments. Some washing-machine models have stain-removal tips printed on the inside of the lids. That’s a quick, easy way to find tips for fighting ketchup or blood, grass or engine grease. If that’s not the case, you can search the Internet or call your parents. In many cases, there’s a home remedy that will prevent the stain from setting. Sometimes, however, it’s easier to use pretreat or some other item from the laundry aisle.

Now that you have a better idea of what to do with your stained laundry, you can head to the Laundromat or laundry room with more confidence. Good luck with your clothes, and don’t be afraid to call your parents or search the Internet if you become confused about something.

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