Stain Removal

With the right tools and methods, most stains can be removed from washable clothes. When a spill or stain happens, blot—do not rub—with a clean towel right away. If the garment is dry clean-only, then take it to a dry cleaner—do make sure you point the stain out to your cleaner and tell them what it is so they can treat it properly. For machine-washable items, try treating the stain yourself, but always use caution. If a stain is severe or you are afraid of ruining the item, take it to a cleaner.

For all stains

Always read care label instructions before attempting to remove the stain. Scrape off dried or crusty matter with a dull knife before treating the stain. If the stain persists after treating and laundering, do not put the garment in the dryer—heat will permanently set the stain. For colored garments, test stain-removal technique on a hidden …

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Fruit juice / Wine / Sangria

For cotton and polyester: If stain is still damp, cover it with salt. Then stretch the fabric over a bowl and carefully pour boiling water over the stain from about one foot above it. If stain has dried, rinse garment in cold water. Soak the garment for up to 30 minutes in a solution of …

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Coffer / Tea

For cotton and polyester: Using an eyedropper, apply a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water. Rinse. If milk and/or sugar contributed to the stain, then apply small amount of liquid laundry detergent directly to stain. Soak the garment for up to 30 minutes in a solution of ½ cup liquid laundry detergent …

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Beer

For cotton and polyester: If stain is fresh, apply a liquid detergent with bleach alternative directly to the stain. Machine wash in warmest water safe for fabric. Do not use bar soap on beer stains, it will make them harder to remove. If stain is old, rinse in cold water. In a plastic bucket, mix …

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Stain fighting tool kit

Keep these items in your laundry room so you’re ready to treat any kind of stain, any time it happens. You probably already have most of them in your kitchen! Gentle liquid laundry detergent, such as Ivory Snow Liquid detergent with bleach alternative, such as Tide with Bleach Alternative Grease-fighting liquid dish soap, such as …

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For all stains

Always read care label instructions before attempting to remove the stain. Scrape off dried or crusty matter with a dull knife before treating the stain. If the stain persists after treating and laundering, do not put the garment in the dryer—heat will permanently set the stain. For colored garments, test stain-removal technique on a hidden …

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