How to remove Holiday stains

The Holidays are the best time of the year for parties, merriment, and joy... but here is a little guide for if you get a little too merry and make a mess!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Adhesive Tape- Rub area with an ice cube and use a butter knife to scrape away what you can... launder in warm water.

2. Alcoholic Drinks- Soak fabric in the hottest water the article can tolerate for 30 minutes, do not use soap as this will cause the stain to set. Launder as normal.

3. Apple Cider- Soak fabric in the hottest water the article can tolerate for 30 minutes, do not use soap as this will cause the stain to set. Launder as normal.

4. Candle Wax- Harden wax by rubbing an ice cube directly over it. Scrap off as much wax as possible with a butter knife. Next set paper towels on the front and back section of the stain, use an iron set on the lowest setting and gently rub over the paper towels... this should remove the rest of the wax. Launder as normal on HOT.

5. Chocolate- Pretreat stain for at least 30 min. with Laundry detergent, launder as normal.

6. Cooking Oil- Set paper towels on the front and back section of the stain, use an iron set on the lowest setting and gently rub over the paper towels. Allow the towels to absorb as much oil as possible, and launder as normal.

7. Eggnog- If the stain is fresh, launder in cold water immediately. If the stain is dried... use a butter knife to scrape as much dried eggnog as you can off of the garment. Allow garment to sit in cold water for 30 min. before laundering.

8. Gravy- Pretreat stain for at least 30 min. with Laundry detergent, launder as normal.

9. Pine Sap- Pretreat the stain with a heavy-duty stain remover for at least 30 min. Launder in HOT water.

10. Pumpkin Pie- Soak fabric in the hottest water the article can tolerate for 30 minutes, do not use soap as this will cause the stain to set. Launder as normal.

Tips & Warnings

• Use caution when using butter knives
• Use Caution when using Hot Water

[karileighk]

on 7/10/2009 Wow, this is awesome!

[smilesatme1]

on 2/8/2009 Cool tips fenleyfam!! Thanks!