Dear Heloise: When my children were infants (25 and 30 years ago), you had a recipe for a laundry soak that removed “baby” stains. I believe it was a mixture of powdered dishwasher detergent and bleach. Can you please help me? It is grandbaby time now.—Lynn Loomer, via e-mail

Lynn, this is a tried-and-true, “last chance” Heloise stain-removal solution that many moms have sworn by. This recipe works great at removing stains from cotton and cotton-blend blankets and baby clothes. DO NOT USE IT ON FINE WASHABLES such as rayon and silk or bright colors, since the bleach in the formula ...

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