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Stain Removal 101
If you like to cook and eat (and who doesn't?), fighting food stains is a fact of life. Though each type of stain calls for a different removal technique, all do have some rules in common. First, time is of the essence. You'll need to act quickly for the best chance of making your clothes look like new. Also, if you're worried about damaging the fabric, test your treatment in an inconspicuous spot. Finally, heed tags that say "dry clean only," and leave that dirty work to the pros. Otherwise, try these at-home remedies — you probably already have all of the stuff you need to banish those spots.
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