Washing, stain removal, fabric care and clothing maintenance guides.
To get oil out of fabric, blot away excess oil, cover the spot with baking soda or cornstarch, brush it off, then work in a small amount of clear dish soap. Rinse from the back, apply liquid laundry detergent, and wash according to the care label. Air-dry and inspect the fabric before using heat.
To get tomato sauce stains out of clothes, scrape away excess sauce, rinse the stain from the back with cold water, and work in liquid laundry detergent or an enzyme stain remover. Let it sit, then wash according to the care label. Check the fabric before drying; repeat treatment if any pink or orange mark remains.
To get dry erase marker out of clothes, place a clean towel behind the stain and dab the front with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Work from the outside inward, replacing the towel as ink transfers. Rinse with cold water, wash according to the care label, and air-dry. Do not use a dryer until the stain has disappeared.
Start with the garment dry. Press fresh tape over the residue and lift repeatedly, then work a small amount of dish soap or liquid laundry detergent into the remaining film. For washable, colorfast fabric, rubbing alcohol can help with stubborn glue after a hidden-spot test. Rinse, wash as directed, and air-dry until you confirm the residue and stain are gone.
Check the care label first. If washing is allowed, hand-wash the blanket in cold water with a wool-specific detergent, or use a machine’s gentle wool cycle if the label permits it. Do not wring, twist, use hot water, or tumble-dry unless the label specifically allows it. Press out water and dry the blanket flat.