Get Rid of Those Sticky Berry Stains from Your Shift Dress

Berry stains can be one of most stubborn and difficult stains to remove from any type of fabric, especially a delicate shift dress. So how do you tackle this difficult task? Don't worry, with the right cleaning solution and proper technique, you can have your shift dress looking good as new in no time.

What You'll Need

• Liquid laundry detergent
• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Clean white cloth or sponge
• Old toothbrush

Instructions

1. Begin by mixing together two tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent, two tablespoons of white vinegar, and one tablespoon of baking soda.
2. Dip the clean white cloth or sponge into this mixture and gently dab at the stained area. If stain is particularly stubborn, use an old toothbrush to scrub the stained part of the dress.
3. Once you have removed as much of the stain as possible, rinse the area with cool water and blot the area with a dry cloth.
4. Repeat the process until stain has been completely removed.
5. Allow the dress to air dry.

Additional Tips

• You can also try soaking the garment in warm water and liquid laundry detergent for a few hours before tackling stain.
• If the stain is still there after you have tried these methods, take the garment to a professional dry cleaner to have it cleaned.

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