How do I remove diaper stains from a maxi dress?

Follow these four steps: pre-treat the stain, wash the dress, dry the dress, and repeat the process if necessary. For more information, refer to the article.

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How to Remove Diaper Stains from Maxi Dresses

Got a diaper stain on your favorite maxi dress? Don't throw it away just yet! Here's how to remove that annoying stain.

Updated 08 Mar 2023

By Isabelle Trottier

Maxi dresses are a perennial favorite for women everywhere and can be the perfect outfit choice for everything from the office to a night out. Unfortunately, they can also pick up pesky diaper stains that can ruin look of an otherwise perfect garment. But don't worry — you don't have to throw out your dress! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to remove diaper stains from maxi dresses.

Step 1: Pre-Treat the Stain

The first step in removing diaper stains is to pre-treat the affected area. Start by lightly dabbing the stain with a mild detergent solution, such as a gentle laundry soap diluted with warm water. Then, spray the area with a stain remover or an enzyme-based detergent. Let the pre-treatment sit for about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Wash the Dress

Once the pre-treatment has had enough time to work, it's time to wash maxi dress. Be sure to follow the garment's directions for laundering — some maxi dresses might require special care. However, for most cases, you'll want to set your washing machine to a gentle cycle and use a mild detergent. After the wash cycle is finished, check dress for any remaining stains.

Step 3: Dry Dress

Once the dress is clean, you'll want to hang it up or lay it flat to air dry. Don't put it in the dryer — heat can set in any remaining stains and make them nearly impossible to remove.

Step 4: Repeat if Necessary

If you still see some traces of the diaper stain after the initial cleaning process, it may be necessary to repeat steps 1-4. However, if you still can't get the stain out, it may be time to take the dress to a professional cleaner.

Bonus Tips

Be sure to check all care tags on the dress before washing.
You may want to spot test the cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area of the dress before applying it to the stain.
You might also want to try using a combination of dish soap and white vinegar to pretreat the stain.

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