How to Remove Stains on Cotton/Polyester

How to Remove Stains on Cotton/Polyester
Written By
Janet Veverka
Janet Veverka
Published: Dec 19, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Cool water
  • Soap detergent
  • Washing machine
  1. Fill up a bucket or sink with cool water and add approximately 1 tbsp. of soap detergent to the mix.

  2. Soak the fabric in the water/detergent mixture for at least 30 minutes.

  3. Before draining the water, rub the stain using another part of the fabric a couple of times to loosen up the stain's bond to the material.

  4. Drain the water and rinse the fabric. Do not worry if you did not remove all of the detergent from the fabric.

  5. Wash in the washing machine using cold water, but do not put in the dryer.

  6. If the stain has not completely disappeared after the washing cycle, repeat Steps 1 through 5, allowing the fabric to soak overnight.

  7. Once the stain is completely removed after a washing cycle, dry it in the dryer or hang out to dry.

The Drip Cap

  • Cotton/polyester fabric is fairly simple to remove stains from.
  • The sooner the stain can be treated, the more likely you are to remove it.
  • If the stain has not completely disappeared after the washing cycle, repeat Steps 1 through 5, allowing the fabric to soak overnight.

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Janet Veverka

Based in Vancouver, Janet Veverka is a freelance writer and artist for Pink Olive Designs. She also blogs under the tag IMAGINATIONmama for MommysKnowBest.com. Veverka received her Bachelor of Arts degree in arts management from the…

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