If you do, it will push the pollen’s yellow dye deeper into the fabric.
Or, use a piece of sticky tape to pick up the pollen grains.
The trick is to keep the pollen from penetrating the fibers of the fabric.
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This process is safe for both white and colored fabrics.
If the stain is still present, repeat the process with a fresh batch of oxygen-bleach solution.
However, never use oxygen-based bleach on silk, wool, or any garment trimmed with leather.
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Machine Wash as Usual
After soaking, wash the garment as recommended on thefabric care label.
Do not dry the fabric in a hot dryer until the stain is completely removed.
Blow or vacuum it away, or use sticky tape to carefully lift as much pollen as possible.
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Blot on Dry-Cleaning Solvent
Treat the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Use a sponge or clean white cloth to blot the solvent onto the carpet.
Keep moving to a clean area of the white cloth as the stain is transferred.
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Air Dry and Vacuum
Allow the carpet or upholstery to air-dry.
Vacuum carpet to lift any matted fibers.
Rinse by blotting with a cloth dipped in plain water.
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Repeat the treatment if any color remains.
Note that silk, wool, or leather cannot be cleaned with oxygen-bleach.
The stamens are the small tendrils in the center of the blooms.
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Their pollen is important when the plant is growing but not once the flowers are cut.
Use a paper towel to pinch off the end of each stamen and get rid of the staining pollen.
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