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Wool Stain Removal

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Adhesive

  1. 1Let it dry fully, then carefully pick off the pieces
  2. 2For any leftover residue, dab with warm water and a tiny drop of dish soap
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: pull at glue while it's still wet — wool fibers tear easily

Biological

  1. 1Blot up the excess, then rinse with cold water
  2. 2Dab on a stain remover spray (like OxiClean or Biz) and gently press it in with your fingers — let it sit 10 minutes
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or put it in the dryer — wool shrinks badly

  1. 1Blot up the excess, then rinse with cold water
  2. 2Dab on a stain remover spray (like OxiClean) and gently press it in with your fingers — let it sit 10 minutes
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or put it in the dryer — wool shrinks badly

  1. 1Blot up the excess, then rinse with cold water
  2. 2Dab on a pet or bio stain remover (like Nature's Miracle) and gently press it in with your fingers — let it sit 10 minutes
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or put it in the dryer — wool shrinks badly

  1. 1Blot up the excess, then rinse with cold water
  2. 2Dab on a bio stain remover spray and gently press it in with your fingers — let it sit 10 minutes
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or put it in the dryer — wool shrinks badly

Breast Milk

Full guide →
  1. 1Blot up the excess, then rinse with cold water
  2. 2Dab on a stain remover spray (like OxiClean or Biz) and gently press it in with your fingers — let it sit 10 minutes
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or put it in the dryer — wool shrinks badly

Cosmetics

  1. 1Gently scrape off any excess, then dab on micellar water or makeup remover with a cloth
  2. 2Blot carefully from the outside inward
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub or use hot water — wool mats and the color spreads

  1. 1Gently scrape off any excess, then dab on rubbing alcohol or an oil-based makeup remover with a cloth
  2. 2Blot carefully from the outside inward
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub or use hot water — wool mats and the color spreads

Foundation

Full guide →
  1. 1Gently scrape off any excess, then dab on micellar water or a drop of dish soap with a cloth
  2. 2Blot carefully from the outside inward
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub or use hot water — wool mats and the color spreads

  1. 1Gently scrape off any excess, then dab on an oil-free makeup remover or a drop of dish soap with a cloth
  2. 2Blot carefully from the outside inward
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub or use hot water — wool mats and the color spreads

Drinks & Beverages

  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

White Wine

Full guide →
  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

  1. 1Blot up the excess gently and rinse with cold water
  2. 2Pour a little sparkling water or club soda on the stain, or dab on a stain remover spray
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard or use hot water — wool shrinks and mats

Food

  1. 1Scrape off the excess gently and blot with a cold damp cloth
  2. 2Spray on a stain remover and press it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or wring it out — wool shrinks and the stain sets

Tomato Sauce

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  1. 1Scrape off the excess gently and blot with a cold damp cloth
  2. 2Spray on a stain remover and press it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or wring it out — wool shrinks and the stain sets

  1. 1Scrape off the excess gently and blot with a cold damp cloth
  2. 2Spray on a stain remover and press it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or wring it out — wool shrinks and the stain sets

  1. 1Scrape off the excess gently and blot with a cold damp cloth
  2. 2Spray on a stain remover and press it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use hot water or wring it out — wool shrinks and the stain sets

Ink & Dye

  1. 1Dab rubbing alcohol onto a cloth and gently blot the stain from the outside in
  2. 2Keep blotting with a clean cloth — do not scrub
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard — wool mats and the ink spreads

Ballpoint Pen

Full guide →
  1. 1Dab rubbing alcohol onto a cloth and gently blot the stain from the outside in
  2. 2Keep blotting with a clean cloth — do not scrub
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard — wool mats and the ink spreads

  1. 1Dab rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer onto a cloth and gently blot the stain from the outside in
  2. 2Keep blotting with a clean cloth — do not scrub
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard — wool mats and the ink spreads

Highlighter

Full guide →
  1. 1Dab rubbing alcohol or white vinegar onto a cloth and gently blot the stain from the outside in
  2. 2Keep blotting with a clean cloth — do not scrub
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub hard — wool mats and the ink spreads

Oils & Fats

  1. 1Pour cornstarch over the stain and let it sit 30 minutes to soak up the grease, then brush off
  2. 2Dab on a dry-cleaning spray (like K2r) with a cloth
  3. 3Blot clean and lay flat to air dry — repeat if needed

✗ Do not: use water as your first step — it can spread the oil and shrink wool

  1. 1Pour cornstarch over the stain and let it sit 30 minutes to soak up the grease, then brush off
  2. 2Dab on a dry-cleaning spray (like K2r) with a cloth
  3. 3Blot clean and lay flat to air dry — repeat if needed

✗ Do not: use water as your first step — it can spread the oil and shrink wool

  1. 1Pour cornstarch over the stain and let it sit 30 minutes to soak up the grease, then brush off
  2. 2Dab on a dry-cleaning spray (like K2r) with a cloth
  3. 3Blot clean and lay flat to air dry — repeat if needed

✗ Do not: use water as your first step — it can spread the oil and shrink wool

Mayonnaise

Full guide →
  1. 1Pour cornstarch over the stain and let it sit 30 minutes to soak up the grease, then brush off
  2. 2Dab on a dry-cleaning spray (like K2r) with a cloth
  3. 3Blot clean and lay flat to air dry — repeat if needed

✗ Do not: use water as your first step — it can spread the oil and shrink wool

Salad Dressing

Full guide →
  1. 1Pour cornstarch over the stain and let it sit 30 minutes to soak up the grease, then brush off
  2. 2Dab on a dry-cleaning spray (like K2r) with a cloth
  3. 3Blot clean and lay flat to air dry — repeat if needed

✗ Do not: use water as your first step — it can spread the oil and shrink wool

Outdoor

  1. 1Let it dry completely, then brush off the dry bits with a soft brush
  2. 2Apply a stain remover spray and press it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub while it's wet or use hot water — wool shrinks badly

  1. 1Let it dry completely, then brush off the dry bits with a soft brush
  2. 2Apply a stain remover spray and press it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub while it's wet or use hot water — wool shrinks badly

  1. 1Let it dry completely, then brush off the dry bits with a soft brush
  2. 2Apply a stain remover spray and press it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: scrub while it's wet or use hot water — wool shrinks badly

Paint

Paint Water Based

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  1. 1Rinse immediately with cold water from the back of the fabric
  2. 2Add a little dish soap and work it in gently with your fingers
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: let it dry before treating or use hot water — both make it almost impossible to remove

Paint Oil Based

Full guide →
  1. 1Blot up the excess, then dab on a little dry-cleaning spray with a cloth
  2. 2Blot gently from the outside in — do not rub
  3. 3Rinse with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use water alone on oil-based paint — it won't work and may cause more damage

Rust

  1. 1Apply a rust remover product (like Whink) sparingly with a cloth
  2. 2Leave for 5 minutes, then blot with a damp cloth
  3. 3Rinse well with cold water, gently reshape, and lay flat to dry

✗ Do not: use bleach or boiling water — both permanently set rust stains and damage wool

Wax

Candle Wax

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  1. 1Let the wax harden, then carefully scrape it off with a plastic card
  2. 2Put a paper towel over the leftover wax and press with a warm iron — the wax soaks into the paper
  3. 3Dab any remaining color stain with a dry-cleaning spray

✗ Do not: use high heat on wool — it scorches and shrinks