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Step 1 of 5 · Remove Common Clothing Stains in 10 Minutes

Blot, don't rub

Blot, don't rub — step 1 of 5 in Remove Common Clothing Stains in 10 Minutes. Remove garment. White cloth or paper towel — press from outside toward center. Rubbing drives stain into fibers.

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Free cleaning & laundry tip: Blot, don't rub (step 1 of 5 from "Remove Common Clothing Stains in 10 Minutes").

Remove garment. White cloth or paper towel — press from outside toward center. Rubbing drives stain into fibers.

Identify: greasy/shiny, brown (coffee), red (wine), yellow (sweat). Wrong treatment sets it.

You'll need

  • Stain blotted
  • Type identified
  • Garment off body

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