How to Get Goo Gone Out of Clothes
Oil-based Goo Gone removes sticky residue, lipstick, grease, gum and tar. According to the manufacturer, Goo Gone is safe for almost any surface, including clothing. While uncommon, Goo Gone might leave an oily stain on fabrics. Additionally, it has a strong citrus smell that is hard to remove. Try a few laundry tricks designed for oil stains. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Mineral spirits
- Soft white cloth
- Isopropyl alchohol
- Eye dropper
- Pre-treatment spray or stick
- Heavy duty liquid laundry soap
Instructions
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Apply a few drops of acetone to a dry cloth. Dab on the Goo Gone stain, but don't rub excessively. Rinse the stain with isopropyl alchohol, using an eye dropper (or cotton swab). Allow the stain to dry.
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Pre-treat the stain by applying a pre-treatment product directly to the fabric. Pour 1/8 cup of liquid bleach directly on the Goo Gone stain.
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Wash the garment in hot water (check care label to ensure that it won't shrink).
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Hang the garment outside in the sun to dry.
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Soak the garment in 1 cup baking soda dissolved in 1 gallon warm water (to eliminate any remaining citrus odor). Rinse and wash again.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the Goo Gone stick instead of the liquid. It won't spill and is less likely to stain.
Always check the care labels before washing in hot water, using bleach or applying chemicals like acetone.
Never apply bar soap to a stain. Doing so will set the stain.
Don't put the clothing in the dryer until the Goo Gone stain is removed.
Follow directions carefully when using acetone and isopropyl alchohol. Clean up any spills immediately and keep chemicals out of the reach of children.
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