Before you pull out the heavy artillery for that grass or food stain you just discovered on your toddler’s favorite outfit, let’s go over some best practices that will help prevent you from inadvertently making a stain harder (or even impossible) to remove:


Tip #1
Fresh stains are much easier to remove than old ones, so take care of stains as soon as you can.

Tip #2
Blot up any excess liquid with a clean white towel or paper towel. Remove excess solids by gently scraping with a dull knife or spoon. Some solids may be easier to remove after they have fully dried, such as mud.
Note: Tea towels are best for blotting up liquids; terry cloth or dark towels are the worst and may make the stain worse.

Tip #3
Do not rub fresh stains with bar soap, which will set many stains.

Tip #4
Do not use hot water on stains of unknown origin. Hot water can set protein stains such as milk or egg.

Tip #5
Before using special detergents or agents to remove stains, test them on a seam or hidden area of the item to make sure it does not change the color or damage the fabric.

Tip #6
Unless the fabric is tough and durable, avoid excessive rubbing, which can spread the stain and damage the fabric.



Tip #7
Always check the laundry for stains before washing, as many need pretreatment.

Tip #8
To avoid soiling or staining other laundry, wash heavily soiled items separately.

Tip #9
Always verify that a stain has been removed before putting the item in the dryer. If the stain is still evident, do not heat dry it, as it can make the stain permanent.

Tip #10
Do not iron or press stained fabrics, as heat will set most stains.

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