How to Remove Grass Stains From Clothing, Fabrics and Linens

Grass makes a beautiful lawn but can easily stain clothing and fabrics.

A lush green lawn is pleasing to the eye, but not so much so when the grass leaves a stain. Grass contains quite a bit of organic matter, such as chlorophyll, that can create a nasty and tough stain. But a couple of household items can tackle that stain and return your clothing, fabric or linen back to its proper condition.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Liquid dish soap

Instructions

1. Flush and saturate the grass stain with rubbing alcohol. Rub it into the stain with your fingers and let it sit for a few minutes.

2. Rinse well with warm water.

3. Apply liquid dish soap to the stain, scrub it with your fingers and rinse.

4. Launder the clothing, fabric or linen as usual. Check it when it's done to make sure the stain is removed before placing it in the dryer. If you dry it with the stain, it will set the stain into the fabric.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also try pretreating the stain with one part white vinegar mixed with two parts of water, then launder as usual.

References

• Mrs. Clean: How to Remove Grass Stains
• The Daily Green: Remove Grass Stains With This Easy Green Cleaning Recipe