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Smoking can leave lingering yellow stains andstrong odors in clothes.

Unfortunately, removing yellow stains is difficult.

Read on for our guide to remove yellow smoke stains from clothing.

How to Remove Nicotine and Cigarette Stains From Clothing

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But know that you will have much better luck with a professional cleaner in removing the stains.

Soak the nicotine-stained clothing in the mixture for 15 minutes before ringing out the excess water.

Check the Stained Area

Before tossing the garment in the dryer, check the stained area.

Materials for removing nicotine stains from clothing

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Repeat soaking and treating the stain steps.

it’s possible for you to still give these tips a try before tossing the clothes.

Mixing a soaking solution

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Sponging the stained area with rubbing alcohol

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Checking the stained area prior to laundering

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Making a stain removal cleaner

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Dampening the stained area with a sponge

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submerging a white nicotine stained garment

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