Track6_5

Track 6 .5 I'm very tired these days. I've started my spring cleaning and haven't finished it yet.

I have to start too, but the kids are at home, and they are everywhere. Can I ask you something Lucy?

Yes, sure.

You know, the kids are playing in the garden all day long, and their clothes are full of grass stains.

Do you know how to get rid of them?

I washed them, but they are still there.

I have the same problem. Have you tried using toothpaste and an old toothbrush?

Toothpaste and toothbrush?

No. How can it help?

Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste onto the stain.

Then dip the toothbrush in clean water and use it to scrub away the stain.

Rinse the area and wash the clothing as usual.

Very clever. I'll try it. Let me ask you another one.

While the kids are playing in the garden, they often fall and hurt themselves.

This time blood is everywhere. Can you tell me how to clean blood stains from clothes?

That's a difficult one. You had better use the water and salt method.

It's the best method for removing blood from clothing.

First you should wet the stained area with water.

Then add some salt and immediately wash the clothes the way you usually do.

I know how much trouble kids cause.

By the way, my younger son loves chocolate, and almost all of his clothes have chocolate stains.

Can you suggest anything about it?

Chocolate is the worst stain, but it's usually a good idea to gently wipe the area with cold water

and then soak it in a solution of detergent and water for at least 30 minutes before washing as usual.

Thank you. I'll try it.

Let me give you another helpful tip for tea stains. There is a secret way to clean them.

Oh really? What is it?

A little sugar to remove tea stains from clothing or table linens.

Put the stained area in a small container filled with sugar water for several minutes

and then wash as usual.

Thank you very much. These are very helpful tips for me.

Thank you for the tea.

Oh my god, I spilt tea on the carpet. I'm very sorry.

Okay. I know how to clean it. Don't worry.