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.

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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