11/25/10

Handy Home Hints: Removing Flower Pollen



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Flowers are a gorgeous gift during Christmas. Really, nothing is lovelier than a bouquet of fresh flowers (take not husbands!) That is, until you see those unsightly yellow stains on your clothing or linens. While they may look pretty, flower pollen stains really pack a punch.

Firstly, never rub the pollen with your hand or a cloth. It will only push the dye deeper into the fabric. Take the fabric outside and shake off the pollen. Or, use a piece of tape to pick up the pollen grains. The trick is to keep the pollen from penetrating the fibres

For washable fabrics, soak the garment in cold water for at least 30 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. You may need to repeat these two steps until the stain has been removed. You may also need to add a treatment to the soaking water.

If the pollen stains will not budge, or the item is dry clean only, identify the stain when you bring it to us. Also, let us know what type of flower caused the damage so we can better remove it.


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