Polyester is a durable, stain-resistant fabric, but it melts or becomes permanently wrinkled when exposed to high temperatures.
Things You Will Need
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Dab the stain with stain remover stick. Pour 1/4 cup heavy-duty liquid detergent directly on the stain. Rub the fabric so the detergent is thoroughly distributed throughout the stain.
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Wait 30 minutes and wash in a gentle wash cycle on cold. Examine the garment. If the stain remains, reapply detergent and soak the garment overnight in cold water. Rinse and wash the garment.
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Dry the garment on low and remove it when it is damp dry. Polyester wrinkles easily in a hot dryer. Do not dry the garment until the stain is completely removed. Doing so will set it permanently.
The Drip Cap
- Those yellow mystery stains on your polyester shirt or tennis skirt might be perspiration, iron stains or even food stains.
- To treat them, start with basic stain removing techniques, or use a commercial rust remover if you suspect the stain is rust.
- Polyester wrinkles easily in a hot dryer.