How to Remove Charcoal Stains

Stretch the fabric out on a hard surface. Gently scrape any loose charcoal from the garment with a butter knife.

Pour 2 to 3 drops of heavy duty liquid detergent onto the charcoal stain. Press the detergent into the stain, but do not rub. Rubbing may cause the stain to expand. Allow the detergent to sit on the stain overnight.

Spray the stain with a stain remover and launder it normally. Inspect the stain after removing the fabric from the washer. If the stain remains, apply rubbing alcohol.

Dab the rubbing alcohol onto the stain with cotton balls. The rubbing alcohol may lift the charcoal from the fabric, so keep applying new soaked cotton balls until the charcoal is no longer visible on the cotton balls. Launder the garment once again and allow to air-dry.