Out damp spot!

April 28, 1999

Your toddler just launched a cup of purple grape juice at your white shirt. How to clean the stain without making it messier? Some pointers:

Coffee, tea, grape juice: Stains produced by these tannins don't react well with soap. Try sponging with cold water, then pretreat with Shout before washing.

Butter: Dissolve with a few drops of non-acetone nail polish remover; rinse in cold water.

Egg: Use cold water. Never use hot water on protein stains (including blood).

Ink, Sweat: Take items to dry cleaner!

Source: Men's Health