Grass Stains (1409)

Grass stains are commonly found during the spring and summer. Treat the stain yourself or take it to a professional dry cleaner as soon as possible. This increases the success of removing the stain.

Stains that contain water or are a water-base, such as grass stain, can often be dissolved in cool water, loosened with detergent and flushed away with water. Always read the care label instructions on your garment before beginning any stain removal process.

If the garment can be washed, there are two methods:

1. Soak garment with an enzyme presoak. Rinse well. Launder with bleach or hydrogen peroxide if it is safe for the fabric. Launder as usual, using detergent and the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

2. Sponge with non-flammable dry cleaning solvent, then flush with dry cleaning solvent and air dry. If the stain persists, apply a paste of powdered detergent and water, then sponge with water and rinse with water. If stain remains, treat with bleach if it is safe for the fabric.

3. If the garment is not washable, take it to a professional dry cleaner.

To start to treat the grass stain, read the care label or fabric care instructions. This will tell you whether the garment can be washed or if it needs to be dry-cleaned.

Remember, stains are much easier to treat if you know the stain and the fabric. A common rule of thumb for successful stain removal is to treat as soon as possible.

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