Whether it's a knocked-over bottle of ibuprofen or spilled cough medicine, medicine stains can be tricky to remove from your favorite pair of jeans. If you've got a medicine stain on cotton denim, don't panic - it's not necessarily a lost cause! With the right tools and techniques, you can remove those troublesome stains quickly and easily.
Updated 05 Mar 2023
By Peter Blackwood
Begin by using a clean white cloth to absorb as much of the liquid as possible. Press firmly with the cloth, then lift it to check the progress. Repeat this process until no more liquid is being removed.
Once the excess liquid has been removed, use a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol to work stain gently. To minimize the risk of fading the fabric, never scrub in a circular motion. Instead, blot gently in an outward motion from the center of the stain.
When the stain has been treated, launder the jeans using cold water and a laundry detergent of your choice. Allow the garment to air dry or dry with low heat in dryer. Check the progress of the stain throughout this process and repeat the first two steps if necessary.
Removing medicine stains from cotton denim is easy when you know how. With just a few simple steps and right materials, you can make those stains disappear - and get back to wearing your favorite jeans in no time.
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