Wearing a white shirt to dinner can be frustrating if you spill sauce on it. You might also get makeup on your white towels. This can be stressful, especially if you're not at home.

Don't worry, there's something you might have at home that can help with these stains.

Lynsey Queen of Clean says it's an 'unexpected hero' that not every home has. It's not the only product that's good for cleaning.

Lynsey calls it a 'little cleaning tablet that works like magic'. If you have dentures, you should pay attention.

Lynsey says, 'Denture tablets are great for many things and good to have at home. They're not just for dentures, they can also help with other cleaning tasks.'

She used them to remove stains from a T-shirt, including makeup and mud, and they worked well.

This is a simple and affordable trick that Lynsey always keeps in her laundry cupboard.

You won't need to buy new white clothes, and Lynsey showed how well it works. Someone asked how long to leave it, and Lynsey said to keep checking the stain and leave it for a few hours if it's bad.

Someone else asked if cold or warm water should be used, and Lynsey said warm water is best.

Denture tablets can remove stains from white clothes because they have cleaning agents that lift and dissolve tough stains.

Most tablets have oxygen-based bleach that releases oxygen when dissolved in water, which breaks down colored stains and brightens white clothes.

They also have ingredients that make a fizz, which helps the solution penetrate the fabric and remove stains.

Tablets often have alkaline salts that change the water's pH to loosen dirt and grease. Some brands have surfactants that break down oils and grime.

Some formulas have enzymes that help with protein-based stains, but this varies by brand.

Denture tablets are often recommended for whites because oxygen bleach is gentle and effective on many types of stains.

However, they might not work well on stubborn grease or certain stains like rust, and they're not suitable for delicate materials like wool or silk.

It's also important not to mix them with chlorine bleach or other strong cleaning products, and to do a patch test first.