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I slipped on a mossy path and, despite no broken bones, my cotton-blend trousers were left with dark stains. Can you help? G. Hickson, Hamilton, NSW.

Dampen the stains and rub in a thick paste of oxygenated stain remover powder and water. Leave for one to two hours, check to see if stains have lifted (and repeat if necessary), then wash as usual.