Milk, cream, and whipped cream are made of liquid protein.

Scoop and Blot

Scoop up as much liquid as possible with a spoon.

Start at the outside of the spill and work toward the center to prevent spreading.

How to Remove Milk and Cream Stains

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Finish by gently blotting with white paper towels to absorb as much liquid as possible.

Do not rub the fabric, as this can work the milk farther into the fibers.

Try not to oversaturate the fibers.

Blotting a milk stain on the carpet

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Move to a clean area of the cloth as the stain is transferred, or rinse out the sponge.

As one section is cleaned, blot the excess moisture with a clean dry white cloth or paper towel.

Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain is transferred to the cloth.

Blotting a milk stain with a dampened cloth

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Work slowly and methodically.

When no more stain is being transferred to the cloth, move to the next step.

Then, blot with a dry cloth.

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(Always test in an inconspicuous place first to ensure there aren’t any issues.)

This can be an especially useful step to get dried milk out of a couch or carpet.

Air-Dry and Vacuum

Allow the area to air-dry away from direct heat.

Using a sponge and cleaning solution to treat the milk stain

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Then, vacuum it to lift the fibers.

Flush the Stained Area

Flush the milk from the fabric with cold water.

There are two options.

Dabbing the stained area with a clean cloth

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Never use hot water.

(Tide and Persil are considered heavy-duty with enough enzymes to break down stains.)

Air-dry the garment, and check to ensure the stain is fully gone.

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Repeat the process if necessary.

Brush Off Dried Matter

Scrape or brush off any crusted matter with a soft-bristle brush.

Soak the garment in cold water mixed with a bit of heavy-duty laundry detergent for at least 30 minutes.

Allowing the carpet to air dry before vacuuming

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To get dried milk out of a couch cushion, first remove the cushion cover if possible.

Then, to clean milk out of the couch cushion, liberally sprinkle it with baking soda.

Let it sit overnight or even longer; it will absorb the milk smell.

Person blotting a milk stain with a paper towel

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Then, vacuum it up.

When treated promptly, these stains should come out, and the spilled milk smell should go away.

For older chocolate milk stains, use an oxygen-based bleach soak to remove them.

Flushing the stained area under water

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Laundering the item according to the care label

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Scraping dried milk off of a garment with a dull spoon

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Working the detergent into the stain with a soft bristled brush

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Checking the stained area to make sure it’s gone

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Milk-stained clothing soaking in an oxygen bleach solution

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