Blood
If wet, rinse with luke warm water. If dry, soak in ammonia solution, then treat with dilute [2-5%] oxalic acid [found from auto radiator cleaner and in bar tenders cleanser
Coffee
Wash in concentrated salt water
Grass
Fresh stains maybe removed using alcohol; older stains try sodium perborate solution[drug store]. On white clothing, bleach followed by sodium thiosulfate solution.
Ink
Dissolve in alcohol or acetone [dissolves acetate fabrics] and cover solvent-stain solution with cornstarch or paper towel. Usually needs to be repeated several times.
Iodine
Chemically react with a solution of sodium hyposulfite [hypo or photographer's fixer]
Rust
Try citric acid [Tang, Gator Aid, or Crystal Light drink powder] or 5% oxalic acid with 5% glycerin.
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