I have a pile of OH's shirts that have yellow and orange curry stains down the front of them - his mouth is big enough so why he can't get the food in the right place I don't know :D  Anyone got any remedies for removing these stains?  I've soaked them in cold water, washed them in hot water, put vanish on them and washed them - the stains are still there.  Something must work, I just don't know what.  Any advice gratefully received.

CG

You could try one of the Oxy- whatevers   make a paste of the stuff and spread it on, or dilute it and soak.  Usually works for me and doesn't bleach the colour out or spoil the fabric

Forgot to say, Mothercare sell lovely plastic bibs with a small trough to catch food spills in   he'll look daft but won't ruin any more shirts

Oooh, never thought of that - you can tell I spend a lot of time in the cleaning aisle at the supermarket (not!).  I'm going tomorrow so I'll buy some.  Got to be cheaper than new shirts

CG

It would need to be a very large bib.  Stopping him eating curries might keep the shirts clean and reduce his waistline :D

Another thing is to rub fairy liquid into the stain let it go through before putting it in the washer.
I have a sloppy family here, no names mentioned and it does work.
Karen

Have you tried Cillit Bang on the stain?  I know it isn't meant for fabrics but it does a lovely job on cleaning cloths! 

I think they used to call them 'dicky' bibs...how appropriate LOL

Thanks everyone.  I'll try them all.  Now, on to the red wine stains heh heh heh

CG

I find "stain devils" are fab for just about anything.

Sounds like my other half, haha......I've thought about dying all his shirts orange just so it doesn't notice :D