This soaking method, Andrea writes, “returned seemingly unsalvageable items to their previous, pristine state” and even removed pizza-grease stains from her daughter’s dress that had been ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Brooks Brothers’ Supima Cotton Dress Shirt is available for $60 in Brown Gingham, which is 53% off the original $128 price tag.

It did stain as well but not as bad (as coffee). You can see the root got much more stained than the enamel,' Dr Madison said. Social media users said they too were shocked by the results.