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Stains are a garments worst nightmare. Salsa and juice stains can sometimes mean death for clothing. Grass stains, it appears, are especially hated as they're so incredibly hard to get out. Although they aren't foolproof, there are a couple of secrets to remove dreaded grass stains.


You'll have to act fast for optimum results. In order to have a higher chance of eliminating grass stains, they should be immediately treated. If you are at a location where treating the stain is not an option or are far from your home, remember that the stain needs to be treated as soon as you are home.


Delicate garments need to be taken to the dry cleaners who are better equipped to handle those kinds of clothes. If the item is washable, soak it under water. The best way to accomplish this is to totally submerge it in your kitchen sink or large tub. Leave the garment soaking for about fifteen to twenty minutes for optimum results.


After it has soaked for an ample amount of time, sponge the garment with regular rubbing alcohol. Make sure to completely cover the entire grass stain, don't be afraid to use to much. If the garment has an emblem or detailing near the stain, you can cover it or tape it off to assure it won't get treated. After it has been thoroughly sponged, let the article air dry on a level surface.


Next, with a mixture or laundry detergent and cold water, sponge the stain. The mixture should be made up of on part laundry detergent to four parts water. Again dab the entire stain thoroughly. Afterward, the soapy mixture should be rinsed off with cold water and left to dry on a flat surface.


When the garment is dry, wash it as you usually would in the machine. Before you toss it in your dryer, check to see if the stain has lifted. If it is still there, soak the clothing in some hot water with vinegar. Allow it to soak for twenty minutes before machine washing it once more.


If the stain is present even after all of the steps above, you still have one last option. Until it is covered, dab the stain lightly with hydrogen peroxide. You need to make sure that you only apply it to the area that is stained. Since it can damage certain fabrics sometimes, the peroxide should only be a absolute last resort effort.


If the hydrogen peroxide treatment wasn't successful and you still want to wear the garment, patching up or covering the stained area is your best bet. Some stains are simply too big or too rubbed in and the only option is the hide or cover them. Using a fabric patch, you may be able to cover the stain. This works better on denim jeans but may also work on tee shirts. Again, stains can sometimes be a clothes killer. As long as you act fast and treat the garment accurately, you stand a chance of saving your clothes.