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Removing Alcohol Stains from Clothing

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Alcohol stains, especially in social settings, can be very annoying. You might not be able to deal with the stain right away, but these steps will help you to remove alcohol stains.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 15-30 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Rinse.

    Rinse the alcohol stain thoroughly from the back of the clothing with cold water. This will force the stain back through the clothing.

  2. Use liquid detergent.

    Use a liquid detergent and rub gently into the alcohol stain. Allow the detergent to sit on the alcohol stain for at least 5 minutes.

  3. Rinse.

    Rinse the alcohol stain thoroughly. Wash according to the clothing directions.

  4. Soak.

    If the alcohol stain still remains, soak in cold water with a liquid laundry detergent for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

  5. Use a stain stick/gel/spray.

    If traces of the alcohol stain remain, apply a stain remover stick, gel, or spray and let stand for 5 minutes.

  6. Repeat steps 2-5 if necessary.

    When the alcohol stain is gone, wash according to clothing directions.

What You Need

  • Cold water.
  • Liquid laundry detergent.
  • Stain remover stick, gel, or spray.
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