How do I pre-treat feces stains?

Pre-treat the stain by dabbing the area with cold water and a little bit of detergent.

Should I use hot or cold water to remove the stain?

For pre-treating, use cold water. For washing, use hot water. Always check the label of your shirt to make sure the recommended temperature for washing it is not lower than hot.

What if the stain won't come out?

If the stain won't come out no matter what you do, try using a specialty cleaner that is designed to remove feces stains.

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How To Easily Remove Feces Stains From Your Shirt

No one likes to see feces stains on their clothing. But, if you find yourself in a situation where there is an unfortunate mess of feces on your shirt, don't despair - there are a few tricks up your sleeve for how to easily and effectively remove the stain! Read on to find out more.

Updated 08 Mar 2023

By Nishat Asif

Step 1: Pre-Treat the Stain

As soon as you notice the stain, pre-treat it. Pre-treating means to dab the stain with cold water and a little bit of detergent. This will help to loosen proteins in the feces and make them easier to get rid of. Do not rub or scrub stain, as that can cause it to spread further.

Step 2: Soak the Shirt

Once you have pre-treated the stain, soak the shirt in cold water. Be sure to use a mild detergent to help loosen the stain. Let the shirt soak for at least thirty minutes. After that, squeeze out the water, but do not try to rub or scrub the stain. This will only make things worse.

Step 3: Wash the Shirt in Hot Water

After soaking in cold water, put the shirt in the washing machine and wash it in hot water. Most fabric types can tolerate hot water, so this should be enough to get rid of any remaining residue from the feces. Always check label of your shirt to make sure recommended temperature for washing it is not lower than hot.

Step 4: Rinse and Dry

Once shirt is washed, rinse it in cold water and then let it air dry. Again, don't use a dryer, as this could make stain set in. Instead, check the stain regularly and once it has completely disappeared, you can put your shirt in the dryer on the lowest setting.

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