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New York, NY - With many American families closely watching their household budgets, a new spring wardrobe is no longer a given. According to the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM survey, 64% of respondents noted that they have less this year to spend on clothing than last.

"With consumers spending less money this year on new clothing, it's become even more important to pay special attention to treating stains properly, so we can get the most out of our current cotton wardrobe," says Norma Keyes, Director of Product Standards, Cotton Incorporated. "With proper stain treatment, it's possible to remove those stains and avoid throwing the garment away and buying a replacement, which means you can purchase new cotton basics for the spring and summer instead."

Removing stains effectively remains a challenge for many, and with potentially expensive results; according to Monitor data, 31% of respondents reported throwing a garment away if they cannot remove a stain after two attempts. Follow Keyes's ...