Quickly treat beer-soaked clothing to get out a smelly, set stain.

If you don’t get to it in time, fret not; driedbeer stainscan be removed, too.

Always use cold water (never hot) during thestain removal process.

beer stain

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If you don’t have laundry detergent, usedish soapinstead.

Allow the detergent to stand on the beer stain for at least five minutes.

Materials needed to remove beer stains from clothing

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Rinse the stained area thoroughly with cold water.

Once the stain is thoroughly wet, rinse out the vinegar solution with warm water immediately and thoroughly.

Lastly, wash according to the garment’s care label directions.

rinsing the back of the stain with cold water

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Allow the clothing to air dry to ensure the stain is gone.

If traces of color or odor remain, repeat the above steps.

Once the stain is removed, your clothing can be washed and dried on the appropriate dryer cycle.

using detergent on a beer stain in lieu of detergent

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Beer are not permanent.

They stains come out easiest when treated right away, but even dried stains can be removed.

It’s best to use cold water when treating beer stains.

Mixing a white vinegar and water solution

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The best detergent for beer stains is an enzyme-based cleaner.

Enzymes break down organic compounds and remove odors.

Check for staining or discoloration and smell the fabric to see if the beer stain has been lifted.

Choosing a wash cycle for a beer stained garment

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Adding detergent to the beer stain

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Sprinkling baking soda on the stained area

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Sponging vinegar onto the stained area

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Washing the garment after stain removal

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