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Keep in mind that once the clothing gets wet it will be difficult to see the set-in. Do not rub the stain with a cloth because that will push the peanut butter deeper into the fibers of the fabric making it much harder to remove.
Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to form a thick paste the consistency of peanut butter.
How to get butter stains out of cotton. Remove excess Gently scrape off excess with the back of the butter knife or spoon. Be sure you scrape not press the butter from the fabric. Blot the stain with a dry cloth or paper towel or scrape excess butter off with a blunt knife.
Use an absorbent powder like baking soda or talcum powder to help remove butter stains from delicate clothing. Sprinkle the powder onto the stain to absorb as much of the butter as possible. Removing set-in butter stains with dishwashing detergent Liquid dishwashing detergent is formulated to cut grease so it is an excellent product to use on grease stains.
I used Palmolive Original liquid dish detergent but any dish detergent that says it removes grease should work. Keep in mind that once the clothing gets wet it will be difficult to see the set-in. If a butter drip lands on fabric immediately blot away as much of the stain is possible.
Use a clean white cloth or paper towel-even a slice of white bread can soak up the oily component. If it is a butter blob use a dull knife or spoon or the edge of a credit card to lift as much of the solids as possible away from the surface of the fabric. First use a dull knife or spoon or the edge of a credit card to lift off any excess peanut butter from the surface of the fabric.
Do not rub the stain with a cloth because that will push the peanut butter deeper into the fibers of the fabric making it much harder to remove. Give stain removers time to work and loosen the stain. Rinse the shampoo off the stain with cold water.
Spray a petroleum-based stain pre-treatment onto the grease stain and work it into the fibers. Allow the pre-treatment to sit on the stain for 30 minutes. Rinse the fabric in a hot water and leave it there to completely penetrate into the fabric to fight with a butter stain.
Make sure the stain is gone after washing but before you place in the dryer or you may set the stain. Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to form a thick paste the consistency of peanut butter. Spread the mixture about one-fourth inch thick over the stain and cover with plastic wrap.
This standard method of removing butter stains works well if you catch the grease spots early. Blot off excess melted butter or scrape off excess dried butter with dull knife or spoon. Pretreat clothing with a stain remover such as Shout Liquid Laundry Stain Remover.
Blot the stained area and launder as usual. While liquid butter tastes delicious on your English muffin or your ear of corn you dont like it quite so much when it drips onto your clothes. Acting similarly to a grease or oil stain butter stains wont simply wash out of your clothing.
They require a little more care. Use Absorbent Powder to Lift Stain Use an absorbent powder like baking soda or cornstarch to lift the butter stained area. If you dont happen to have these you can use talcum or baby powder.
Generously sprinkle the powder over the area of the stain and let sit overnight. Have you ever had butter stains or oil stains on your clothes and tried to get it out with washing only to find the stain has set in. In this video I teach y.
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