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Remove Syrup Stains

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Pancakes and syrup are my go-to breakfast on the weekends for our family...but once breakfast is through, there are stains to be treated.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Treat syrup stains quickly.

    Waiting to treat a syrup stain, will make removal at least twice as hard. If you get to a syrup stain right away, chances are good that water alone will remove most of the stain. The longer you wait, the harder you'll need to work.

  2. Rinse with cold water.

    Thoroughly rinse the syrup stained area with cold water.

  3. Use liquid detergent.

    Gently rub liquid detergent onto the syrup stain and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Rinse through the back of the stained area with very hot water.

  4. Apply a liquid, gel, or stick stain remover to the syrup stain.

    Wash normally. Check the stained area before drying to make sure it has been completely removed.

What You Need

  • Laundry detergent
  • Water
  • Stain stick, gel, or spray
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