These latching structures work perfectly for pollinators traveling from flower to flower but make removal from clothing challenging.

Never machine-dry the item until you’re certain the stain is gone.

Check out the following steps to try at home to removepollen stainsfrom your clothing.

How to Remove Pollen Stains From Clothes

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Hold the stained area face down so the pollen doesn’t contact other clothing parts.

Vividyellow pollencan make noticeable stains on clothing but can be removed.

Outdoor furnitureis made to stand up to the elements, so hose off pollen.

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materials for removing pollen stains

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attempt to shake off the excess pollen

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use tape to lift the pollen stain

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rinse the garment with cold water

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rinse the garment a second time

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spray the affected area with stain remover

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launder the affected garment

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allow the garment to air dry

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