Laundry Day Discovery

I never had to use a prewash treatment until Derek was born. It seems like everything that comes out of his body stains! I don't like to use chemicals and we use fragrance free earth friendly detergent. I started using an oxy cleaner on towels and really dirty loads but I've found that some stains require a tougher tack. My uncle used to wash his stains out with a combination of Spray and Wash, Formula 409, and Resolve. My aunt told me this trick and I tried it on one of my favorite Onsies that had been stained, washed, and dried. To my surprise it came out good as new! Derek is our first and I plan to use his clothes for our future children so it is a big money saver to keep his clothes looking nice. It also helps not to have to throw his clothes into the washer as soon as they are soiled, a quick rinse and pre treatment and they are good until I have enough dirty laundry for a full load (not that that takes very long!). I'm always on the look out for new tips and tricks. Especially if that means a less chemically based laundry alternative.