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Paint stains on sleeve.

Removing Paint on a Parka Coat?I recently helped my friend move into a new place and before he moved in we took all of his clothing round. There must have been wet paint on the wall, but we weren't informed of this off the previous owner and it has gone on my £165 parka coat.

 

A green salad with Italian dressing on it.

Removing Salad Dressing Stains From Silk?This is a page about removing salad dressing stains from silk. Salad dressing stains can be difficult to remove from fabric.

 

Spaghetti Sauce Stains on Clothing

Removing Spaghetti Sauce Stains on ClothingThis page is about removing spaghetti sauce stains on clothing. Tomato sauce can leave stubborn spots on your clothes.

 

Finger Paint Stains

Removing Finger Paint Stains?This page is about removing finger paint stains. This paint can make stubborn stains on clothing.

 

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Mineral Stains on ClothingThis is a page about mineral stains on clothing. Sometimes the minerals, such as iron, in your water can stain your clothing during washing.

 

Lipstick stain on a white shirt.

Removing Lipstick Stains on ClothingLipstick leaves an oily waxy stain on clothing that can be difficult to remove. This is a page about removing lipstick stains on clothing.

 

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Removing Nail Polish from Linen Skirt?I'm at the office so limited supplies are available. How can I get nail polish off my linen skirt? Will nail polish remover take the colour out of the skirt?

 

Correction fluid.

Removing White Out Stains on ClothingUsing paper correction fluid can mistakenly end up where you don't want it. This page is about removing white out stains on clothing.

 

Getting Dye Out of Clothing

Getting Dye Out of ClothingDye can get onto clothing either in the wash or by transferring from other clothing such as jeans. This is a page about getting dye out of clothing.

 

A young man putting on chapstick.

Cleaning ChapStick Stains on ClothingSometimes we accidentally get ChapStick stains on our clothing. This is a page about cleaning ChapStick stains on clothing.

 

Photo of a teacher writing on a dry erase board with her sleeves rolled up.

Removing Dry Erase Marker Stains on ClothingThis page is about removing dry erase marker stains on clothing. White board markers can leave stains on clothing which can be difficult to remove.

 

Removing Mold Stains from Clothing

Cleaning Mold Stains from ClothingThis page is about cleaning mold stains from clothing. Stubborn stains to remove are from mold and mildew.

 

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Removing Chocolate Stains from ClothingThis page is about removing chocolate stains from clothing. Chocolate can be a stubborn substance to remove from fabric.

 

A little girl blowing bubbles.

Removing Bubble Mixture Stains from Clothing?This page is about removing bubble mixture stains from clothing. Playing with bubbles can be so much fun, but sometimes you can get spots on your clothes.

 

Baby being fed with formula.

Removing Baby Formula Stains from ClothingThis is a page about removing baby formula stains from clothing. Formula stains can be quite persistent.

 

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Woman removing a Grease stain.

Removing Grease Stains from ClothingGrease or oil stains can be difficult to remove from clothing. This is a page about removing grease (oil) stains from clothing.

 

Man With Stain in Underarm

Preventing Underarm StainsThis is a page about preventing underarm stains. Underarm stains can be both embarrassing and they can ruin your clothes.

 

Cleaning Old Dresses

Removing Yellow Creases from Stored DressesThis is a page about removing yellow creases from stored dresses. Many fabrics begin to yellow over time, especially when stored improperly.

 

sweat stain on dark clothing

Perspiration Stains on Dark ClothingThis is a page about perspiration stains on dark clothing. Perspiration stains on dark clothing are frustrating. Before you toss that navy blue top in the rag bag, try some cleaning methods just for this cleaning situation.

 

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Varnish Stain on a Basketball Jersey?How do I get wood varnish out of a basketball jersey?

 

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Removing Concrete Sealer from Clothing?How do I get concrete sealant out of slacks?

 

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Removing Coconut Stain on Cotton Clothing?How do I remove a coconut stain from a cotton top? The stain is 2 months old.

 

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Removing Ink Stains from Clothing?I washed uniforms and a black pen. I didn't realize it and I also dried them. How to I get the stains out now?

 

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Removing Furniture Stain from Clothing?How can I get outdoor furniture stain out of my clothes?

 

Red plastic egg for Silly Putty. Removing Silly Putty stains from clothing and fabric.

Removing Silly Putty Stains from Clothing and FabricThis is a page about removing Silly Putty stains from clothing and fabric. Silly Putty is great fun to play with. Unfortunately is often ends up in clothing pockets. The resulting stains can be difficult to remove.

 

A young boy in a baseball uniform.

Cleaning a Baseball UniformThis is a page about cleaning a baseball uniform. Baseball uniforms can get pretty dirty. It is important to get them clean so that they look their best at the next game.

 

Removing Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes, Man removing clothes from the dryer.

Cleaning Melted Crayon from Dried ClothesReaching into the dryer to remove your laundry only to discover the violet crayon is now decorating your clean clothing is frustrating. This is a page about cleaning melted crayon from dried clothes.

 

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Cat Urine Stain on Clothing?I have a top that I really like and the cat urinated on it. It has a big stain and I'm wondering how do I get my top cleaned?

 

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Removing a Perspiration Stain from Clothing?I am trying to get a perspiration stain out on a dress. I can't use bleach and Oxi-clean did not work.

 

Tree sap coming out of a cut tree.

Cleaning Tree Sap from ClothingThis is a page about cleaning tree sap from clothing. Tree sap can easily get on your clothing but isn't so easy to remove. With these tips you will learn what it takes to get sap off your clothes.

 

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Removing Ink on Dried Clothes?My wife had a pen from work in her pants and put them in the dryer. I was able to remove the ink from the dryer, thanks to the nail polish remover and Magic Eraser trick. Now what is the best way to remove ink from the clothes? I am assuming they are just done.

 

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Getting Black Marks Off Polyester Clothing?How do I get black marks off of a teal polyester bridesmaid dress?

 

Man's hand helping a young boy drink his juice.

Removing Grape Juice Stains on ClothingGrape juice stains are a stain nightmare. That deep purple color that we love in the glass is a tough stain to remove. This is a page about removing grape juice stains on clothing.

 

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Yellow Spots on Laundry After Washing?My daughter said that after washing her white shorts she noticed that there were some kind of yellow "spots" along the hem line of each leg. It is more of a mustard color than yellow, but I noticed the same kind of marks on some of my husband's shirts I'd washed.

 

Removing Red Wine Stains from Marble, Removing Red Wine Stains from Clothing, Glass of red wine tipping over with wine splashing out.

Removing Red Wine Stains from ClothingThis is a page about removing red wine stains from clothing. You just spilled red wine on your favorite outfit. There is no need to panic. There are some easy methods for removing wine stains; many of the needed products may already be in your kitchen.

 

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Removing Paint Stains from ClothingPaint stains can be difficult to remove, especially if they are allowed to dry. Depending on the type of paint stain, you will want to use different stain removal methods. This is a page about removing paint stains from clothing.

 

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Removing Deodorant Stains on ClothingDeodorant can leave stubborn stains on your clothing. These stains can often be removed if you use the right cleaning methods. This is a page about removing deodorant stains from clothing.

 

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Yellow Stains on Whites After Washing?I have solved the moldy smell problem, but am having yellowish stains showing up on whites, such as, T-shirts, cotton sheets, etc. I use liquid He detergent.

 

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Removing Creosote from Clothing?I sat on a creosote railroad tie in my yard. Then I found that the seat of my pants was coated with creosote tar. Can any one give me a solution for removing the creosote? Thanks!

 

Removing Gum from Clothing

Removing Gum from ClothingThis is a page about removing gum stains from clothing. Gum stains on clothing are particularly stubborn. You can scrape off some, but it's tough to get it all.

 

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Removing Gel Ink Stains on Clothing?I fell asleep a number of times with black, blue, or red gel ink pens that would fall to my clothing once asleep. I now have huge gel ink blobs on several pairs of PJs, slacks, and tops (variety of fabrics).

 

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Removing Stains on Vintage Wedding Gown?My 45 year old wedding gown has a tan (maybe mildew) stain on it. I asked the cleaner to try and remove it. He gave it a 50% chance, but was not successful, although it got lighter.

 

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Removing a Tannin Spot on Washable Blazer?I have a tannin spot on a yellow blazer that is washable. When I put it away last year, I didn't notice any spot. Is there any way to remove it without knowing what it came from?

 

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Spots on my cloths?I bought a new washer and some of my clothes come out with what looks like discoloration light brown spots all over them. Not everything, just 2 or 3 things. It is a front loader Whirlpool. Has anyone had any kind of problem like this?

 

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Collar Points on Dress Shirts Come Out of Washer Black?When I put dress shirts in my washing machine the collar point comes out black. It was not put in this way. I am not over loading or using poor quality soap.

 

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What Temperature Water Do I Use to Remove a Chocolate Clothing Stain?All I need to know is if you wash the clothes in hot, warm, or cold water?

 

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Removing Ink Stains from Clothes?How do I remove ink stains from clothes?

 

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How Do I Get Tea Stains Out of a Shirt?My son has a really nice cotton shirt and it has a tea stain on it. His stepmom washed it already and it did not come out.

 

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Faint White Mark on Black T-shirt from Iron?A hot iron was accidentally placed on a mattress. The satin on it stuck to the iron in sticky form. Unknowingly, I placed the hot iron on a brand new black t-shirt and got a white mark. It looks more like small white dust particles.

 

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How Do I Get RustOleum Paint Out of Clothing?How do I get black Rustoleum paint out of pink clothing?

 

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Removing Ink Stain From Under Armour?How do you remove an ink stain from Under Armour?

 

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Stain Remover Left Spot on Clothing?I bought a new grey top yesterday, wore it out once and discovered when I got home that it had got a stain on it. The stain is not the problem though. The problem is that I used stain remover to try and remove it when normal laundering didn't lift it.

 

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How Do I Remove Nacho Cheese Stain from Clothes?How do I get year old nacho cheese out of my sweatshirt? I have a sweatshirt for the league my son plays baseball for. And last year I washed it and put it away. Well I just took it out and behold a nacho cheese stain! Please help I do not want to buy another one.

 

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Removing Sticky Residue From ClothingFor gum or tar on clothing, spray WD40 on and wash. To remove oil or grease from clothing, cover with baby powder or cornstarch, then spray with stain remover. Wash as usual.

 

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Ink on Cotton Fabric?How can I reactivate an ink stain, on a cotton shirt? I've seen lots of ideas for removing the stain, some say not to wet it, water will set the stain. Others say wet the stain with cold water to reactive it.

 

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Cleaning White Leather Tennis ShoesI sprayed some Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner on a paper towel to clean up my leather tennis shoes. It worked really well.

 

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White Synthetics Turn Gray in the Wash?My white synthetic clothes go gray often with just one washing. I don't have the same problem with my cotton whites they tend to stay white.

 

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How Do I Get Rid of Clothing Dye Transfer?I just washed a beige dress with a black floral design in cold water. The dress is now dry, but the black dye has bled onto some of the beige. Is there any way of removing this? Please help. The dress is a friend's.

 

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Removing Dried Paint on Clothing?How do I remove dried paint from clothes?

 

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Removing Oil and Odors from Work Clothing?My husband works in a plant that makes sinks for kitchens. His clothes have oil and the worst odor on them. I have tried Dawn, Pine Sol, and even tried liquid Comet. None of them work at all. Can I get some suggestions? Thanks.

 

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Silicone Stain on Clothing?How do you get silicone off a jumper?

 

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Removing Stains on an Antique Silk and Embroidered Lace Nightgown?I recently acquired an antique, silk and embroidered lace nightgown. There are a few stains, of the type that usually occurs when clothing has been stored for a long time. Any ideas for how I can remove the stains?

 

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Removing Pen Ink from a Wedding Dress?I would like to know how to get ink from a pen out of a wedding dress, please help!

 

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Dye Transfer on Jeans?How do I get blue rinse from a t-shirt out of white jeans?

 

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How Do I Remove Gel Ink from Clothing?I have black gel ink spilled on my white shirt. How can I remove it?

 

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Removing Alcoholic Beverage StainsTo remove alcoholic beverage stains, apply a detergent solution (1/4 tsp. clear, non-bleach dishwashing liquid to 1 cup clear water) and allow it to sit 8-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and blot until dry.

 

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Removing Stains from Colored T-shirt?How can blue coloured stains get washed away on yellow coloured t-shirt?

 

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Pants Stained by a Leather Belt?I put my white jeans through the wash with my brown leather belt still on and the brown colour of the belt has run and stained my jeans. Do you have a remedy that will get the stain out? Thank you.

 

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Removing Butter Stain From Clothing?My daughter got margarine/butter on her goose down Eddie Bauer jacket. I tried Grease Relief, Shout, Clorox Pre-wash, Oxy Out and it is still there. Have suggestions?

 

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White Spot on Denim?My son had gum on his jeans. He got the gum off, but it left a stain. I used a stain remover, but after washing now there is a white stain can this be fixed?

 

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Removing Tree Leaf Stains on Camper's Insect Screens?I have tanning stains from gum tree leaves on my caravan's insect screens. I have tried to remove them with soap and water. This had no effect. I have also tried to remove with peroxide also no effect. Can any one suggest a solution?Thanks.

 

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Removing Tree Sap from Suede?How can I remove a spot of sap from a suede coat?

 

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Removing Stains from a Vintage Hockey Jersey?I have a vintage hockey jersey with some spattered old stains on it. I'm not sure what the stain is, it might be food. I really want them out, any suggestions?

 

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Removing Paint from Nylon?What would you suggest for getting interior wall paint off a nylon jacket?

 

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Removing Stains from Soap Bubble Mixture on Children's Clothing?Bubble blowing mixture leaves brown stains on my grandchildren's clothing, mostly cotton t-shirts. How can I remove the stains? Too many of their clothes are being spoiled! Please help.

 

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Removing Stains on Synthetic Blend Fabric?How can I get set in stains out of a nylon/polyester dress? My daughter's dress (flowergirl in grandpa's wedding) has dark yellow stains all down it! The dress is off white/cream colored. What can I use or do to save this dress?

 

Grease Stains on a Wool Blend Coat?My daughter got grease on her new coat. It's 25% wool, 55% polyester, and 20% nylon. The lining is 100% polyester. Please, can you tell me what can take this out?

 

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Light Spots on Clothes After Washing?For years, once in awhile a load of laundry will come out with random lightened spots on them. I do not use bleach so I know this isn't the problem.

 

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Removing Stickers from Delicate Clothing?How would I remove a mark left behind from removing the sizing sticker tape off a shirt? The mark is not sticky, but is paler than rest of the shirt (green) and certainly noticeable. I've removed hundreds of these size stickers without this having happened!

 

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Removing Yellow Stains from Stored Baby Clothing?I have saved baby clothes in a cardboard box in the attic for 30 years. They have yellow spots. How do I get the yellow spots out?

 

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Getting Great Stuff Foaming Sealant Out of Clothes?How do I get "Great Stuff" out of my brand new "Silver" jeans?

 

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Removing Dye Transfer from Cotton Synthetic Blend Tank Top?I have a white tank top made pf cotton, rayon, and spandex that got washed with blue shorts that bled onto the tank top. I am afraid to use the hot water fixes from Rit or Carbona? I have used: pre-treats, hairspray, Oxiclean, and hydrogen peroxide.

 

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Removing Auto Paint from Clothing?How do I remove automotive paint from clothing? My father was spraying a car and now has some of the paint on his pants and shirt. The shirt and pants are some kind of cotton.

 

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Removing Spray Adhesive from Clothing?I would like to know how to remove spray adhesive (3M) from a t-shirt made out of bamboo viscose/bamboo cotton. If you could let me know that would be great.

 

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Ink Stains on Clothing?I got a ballpoint pen ink stain on my black cotton/spandex pants. How do I remove the stain from the pants? The stain on the pants has turned a brown colour?

 

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Removing an Unknown Stain from a Wool Coat?I have a red wool coat with a stain on the left cuff right at the fold. It was dry cleaned, but some of the stain remains. The stain is of unknown origin. Any suggestion on how to get rid of it? It looks as though it was oil.

 

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Removing Army Face Paint on Clothing?My white shirt got brown army face paint all over it. How can I get it out? I have tried washing it and it hasn't come out. I have also bleach but nothing is working. The paint is like wax

 

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Removing Nail Glue from Clothing?I got nail glue on a dress. Any tips on how to remove this stain?

 

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Removing Color Transfer Stains?I stored coats for the winter. My blue coat faded on a white down coat that has a black lining. Any ideas on how to remove the blue off the white exterior, without bleaching the inside linings which are black? Any and all suggestions welcome and greatly appreciated.

 

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Shortening to Remove Grease From ClothesTo remove grease and automotive oil from cotton clothing, rub shortening into the stain and then overlap with a paste of water and laundry detergent, rubbing it into the material. Wash as usual.

 

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Removing Gel Ink from a Viscose Acetate and Polyester Jacket?I got black gel ink pen on a cream jacket. I sent it to the dry cleaners who cannot remove the ink; why can't they?Jacket is viscose acetate and polyester.

 

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Removing Squid Ink Stains from Clothing?How can I remove squid ink stains from clothing?

 

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Tide and Downey Used as a Prewash Stain Treatment Left Brown Stains?I used Tide plus a touch of Downy to rub into some stains on my son's cotton, white soccer t-shirt. I let it sit for a couple of hours before washing. When I took the shirt out of the wash it is a light brown color in the areas where I rubbed the Tide.

 

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Perspiration Stains on White Clothing?I'm a nurse and I wear a white uniform. I have a problem with under arm perspiration. My uniform looks bad because of under arm stains. Please help.

 

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Rust Stains on Clothing?I need to know how to remove rust on white clothing. I tried vinegar already to remove it, but it didn't work.

 

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Removing Glue from a Tie?I hope you can help! I was ironing one of my ties which I had lent out, after washing it. I decided to iron with a piece of card to flatten it, but did not see glue until it was to late. Hence I need to know how do you get glue off a tie?

 

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Permanent Marker on 100% Polyester?How can I remove green marker from a soccer uniform that is 100% polyester?

 

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Removing Set-In Yellow Stains on Collars?How do I remove yellow collar sweat stains from a white shirt?

 

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Bleach Discolored Metal Buttons Staining Shirt?I put a white shirt with brass/bronze buttons in a weak bleach solution. A few hours later I found black stains around all the buttons, obviously discoloring from the buttons. Is there a way to save my shirt? Thanks.

 

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Brown Spots on Washed Clothing?The last 3 loads of whites I have done came out of the dryer with what looks like dried coffee spilled on them. I used bleach on these 3 loads. I'm thinking it has to be something wrong with the bleach because I cannot find these spots on any other clothing.

 

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Remove Stains with Boiling Water and BleachDenim dye bled on my coral dress, white cotton scrub top, and pink shorts with embroidered frogs. To get it out, I used 6 quarts almost boiling water and 1/8 cup Clorox. I dipped each piece in this solution and it removed every bit of the denim dye.

 

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Could My Iron be Leaving Yellow Spots on Clothing?I am getting yellow spots on my nice shirts every time I iron them. I live in a hard water area and wondered: if it is coming from the iron? If it is how do I stop it? and most importantly, how do I get them out?Thanks for your help.

 

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