What do I need to clean pet stains from a polo shirt?

You will need paper towels or an absorbent cloth, dish soap, cleaning vinegar, enzyme laundry detergent, and a laundry pre-treatment spray.

What is the best way to treat the stain?

The best way to treat the stain is to dab the area with a damp paper towel or an absorbent cloth, then pre-treat it with a laundry pre-treatment spray or a mixture of dish soap and white cleaning vinegar. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes, then launder the shirt in cold water with an enzyme-based laundry detergent and air dry.

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The Easiest Way to Get Pet Stains Out of Your Favorite Polo Shirt

Nobody likes dealing with pet stains on their favorite clothes, but it’s something that’s bound to happen if you own a furry friend. If you have a pet stain on your favorite polo shirt, don’t worry – the stain doesn’t have to be permanent. Here are some simple steps to follow to get pet stains out of your polo shirt without ruining the fabric.

Updated 11 Mar 2023

By Brane Lukman

Before You Begin

Before you start treating the stain, there are a few things you should do first. Read the care instructions and know what type of fabric your polo shirt is made of. If your polo shirt is made of a delicate fabric like silk, it’s a good idea to take it to dry cleaner. Otherwise, here’s what you’ll need to remove pet stains from a polo shirt:

Paper towels or an absorbent cloth
Dish soap
Cleaning vinegar
Enzyme laundry detergent
Laundry pre-treatment spray

Step 1: Dab, Don't Rub

Once you have everything you need, you can start treating the stain. The first step is to dab the stain with a damp paper towel or absorbent cloth. Don’t rub or scrub, as this will just push the stain deeper into fabric. Keep dabbing until you’ve absorbed as much of the stain as possible.

Step 2: Pre-Treat the Stain

Now it’s time to pre-treat stain. Spray the area with a pre-treatment spray or use a mixture of dish soap and white cleaning vinegar on it. Let the pre-treatment sit on the stain for at least 10 minutes. This will help loosen any dirt, oil, and bacteria embedded in the fabric.

Step 3: Launder the Shirt

Once the pre-treatment has been sitting on stain for at least 10 minutes, you’re ready to put shirt in the wash. Use a cold water setting with an enzyme laundry detergent and let the shirt air dry. Heat from the dryer can set stains, so it’s best to let shirt air dry in order to avoid that.

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