A small drip can easily grow more extensive because it spreads as you give a shot to remove it.

Countermeasures include adhesive remover, stain remover, and laundry detergent.

Confirm that the white-out stain is completely gone before drying the clothing.

How to Remove White-Out Stains From Clothing

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If you’re unsure if the stain is completely gone, air-dry, then recheck the stain.

Air drying does not set a stain like the heat of a clothes dryer.

Acetone is an effective solvent for breaking down correction fluid and removing a white-out stain.

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In a liquid state, white-out is flammable and toxic to ingest and inhale.

It is less harmful when dried on a material.It takes about two minutes to air dry.

Safety Data Sheet: Wite-Out Brand Correction Fluid.

materials for removing a white out stain

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dabbing a garment with a cotton swab

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used cotton swabs and stain on garment

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rinsing the affected garment under water

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treating the stain with laundry detergent

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hand-washing the stained garment

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