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Pollen Stain Removal

Removing Pollen Stains

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Stain Removal Step 1.

Shake the stained item outdoors to remove as much pollen as possible. If the pollen has already been rubbed into the clothing, try putting sticky tape on the surface of the pollen stain, and then gently lifting. The pollen will come up with the tape. The more pollen, you can remove, the better chance you'll have at fully removing the stain.

Stain Removal Step 2.

When you have removed as much of the pollen as possible, rinse the stained area with cold water from the back of the pollen stain.

Stain Removal Step 3.

If the pollen stain remains, soak in cold water for 30 minutes.

Stain Removal Step 4.

Rinse thoroughly.

Stain Removal Step 5.

Repeat steps 2-4 until as much of the pollen stain as possible is gone.

Stain Removal Step 6.

Apply a spot stain remover stick, spray, or gel and wash in the hottest water safe for your clothing.

Stain Removal Step 7.

Check the stained area before drying. Pollen stains may need several treatments before they fully disappear.

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