How to Remove Vomit from Clothes and Comforters

A vomit stain can be very unpleasant, but it is easily removed. Follow these simple instructions for easy stain removal.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• papertowels
• bristle brush
• stain remover

1. Use paper towels to remove any loose materials if the vomit is wet. If vomitis dry, use a bristle brush to loosen any materials and remove them from the garment or comforter.

2. Dab the remaining stain with a paper towel to blot up as much as possible, then treat with a stain remover. Let the stain remover soak in and sit for a few minutes before you put the item in the washing machine.

3. Wash the garment or comforter as directed on its care label. Check the stained area to ensure the stain has been completely removed before drying. If not, repeat step #2.

4. Dry as directed on the care label once the stain is successfully removed. If you cannot remove the stain, let item air dry and take to dry cleaners.

Tips & Warnings

• Washing is the only way to remove a vomit stain and its odor. If your item is dry-clean only, it will have to washed, even if you take it to a dry cleaner. With washing dry-clean only items, there is a risk of color bleeding and shrinkage.

[Susanh]

on 7/7/2008 Good info! 5*****

[amylaine]

on 4/20/2008 great info