How do I clean mustard stains from a sleep shirt?

Scrape off any excess mustard with a butter knife, then apply a liquid laundry detergent to the stained area. After letting it sit for 5-10 minutes, rinse it off under cold water. Wash the shirt on a gentle cycle and hang it to dry.

Can I put the shirt in the dryer?

No, the heat from the dryer may set the stain, making it impossible to remove.

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Get Rid of Mustard Stains from Your Sleep Shirt - A Step by Step Guide

Mustard stains can be difficult to remove since they’re so deeply embedded due to their oil based content. Removing them quickly and easily can save you a lot of time and effort. Here’s how to do it.

Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

Step 1: Scrape Off Excess Mustard

Grab a butter knife and scrape off any excess mustard on stain. Be sure not to rub or press into fabric too hard, as this can spread the stain deeper into the shirts fibers.

Step 2: Apply a Cleanser

Next, apply a small amount of liquid laundry detergent directly onto stained area. You should be careful not to use one with bleach in it, as it can cause discoloration in some materials. Let detergent sit on stain for anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, or until the stain is visibly lighter.

Step 3: Rinse and Clean

Once the stain has been lightened, rinse it under cold water until all of the detergent has been washed away. Then, put your shirt into the washing machine on a gentle cycle using cold water and regular detergent. Do not add any other clothing items to the machine.

Step 4: Dry the Shirt

When the cycle has finished, hang shirt to dry in a well-ventilated area. Do not place the shirt into dryer; the heat from the machine may set the stain, making it impossible to remove.

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