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Homemade Stain Pretreat Spray (2026)

shieldPassion For Savings calendar_todayJun 01, 2015 updateUpdated Jun 17, 2026 schedule3 min read verifiedFact-checked
Homemade Stain Pretreat Spray (2026)

Saving money on homemade stain pretreat spray does not have to be complicated. We rounded up the essentials so you can spend less and skip the guesswork.

Key Takeaways

  • Whether you have kids, a messy husband, or you yourself are prone to making messes, you will want to check out this Homemade Stain Pretreat...
  • Stain sprays you but at the store can be expensive, even when on sale.
  • This simple recipe is must less costly to make, plue one batch will last you a long time!

Whether you have kids, a messy husband, or you yourself are prone to making messes, you will want to check out this Homemade Stain Pretreat Spray that is sure to get out almost all of your bad stains.

Stain sprays you but at the store can be expensive, even when on sale. This simple recipe is must less costly to make, plue one batch will last you a long time! Even if you have extra messy kids.

What you Need:

>> ⅔ cup Dawn dishwashing liquid >> ⅔ cup ammonia >> ⅓ cup Arm and Hammer Washing Soda >> About 2 cups of water

What do Do: 1) Add all of the ingredients to a large spray bottle. (You can also mix this up in a large glass jar with a lid and transfer into a smaller squeeze bottle.)

2) Shake well to mix the ingredients. (The ingredients will separate again after it sits for a while, so it will be key to shake well before each use.)

How to Use:

Spray the mixture directly onto your stain and let sit for about an hour. For really tough stains it may be best to let it sit overnight.

Before throwing it in the washing machine, you can run the stain under cold water and try to rub out the stain to make sure it has come out. If not, you can spray again and let sit a little longer. For most stains I just throw it right into the washer and just check before the item goes into the dryer to make sure the stain is gone.

This homemade stain pretreat spray is so simple to throw together. You can purchase the ingredients in large quantities to save even more, and they will last you a long time. Just throw together a batch using the recipe above everytime you run out. So simple!

Final Thoughts

The bottom line: a little research on homemade stain pretreat spray goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is one click away.

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