STAIN SOS
Because stains never happen at a convenient time. 🤍
Got a stain? Find it below before you wash, scrub, or throw it in the dryer. We’ll tell you what to do first, what to avoid, and how to give it its best shot.
If you can, don’t put it in the dryer until the stain is gone. Heat can make some stains harder to remove.
What are we dealing with?
Tap your stain for the game plan. 👇
🩸 Blood
Start with cold water. Rinse the stain with cold water as soon as you can. If possible, rinse from the back of the fabric to help push the blood out rather than farther into the fibers.
Then treat with Mary’s using the steps below. Blood that has had time to sit may need more than one treatment.
Already dried? Don’t toss it. Re-wet it and give Mary’s a shot. Set-in stains can be stubborn, but they’re still worth treating.
🌱 Grass + Red Dirt
Get the loose stuff off first. Brush or rinse away as much loose dirt as you can before treating the stain. Avoid grinding it farther into the fabric.
Then treat with Mary’s. Grass and red dirt can hang on after the first round, especially on sports uniforms, so repeat the treatment if needed.
Check that uniform before it hits the dryer.
🍕 Grease + Oil
Blot first. Don’t rub. If the stain is fresh, gently blot away as much excess grease or oil as you can. Rubbing can spread it and work it deeper into the fabric.
Then treat with Mary’s.
Grease can be sneaky. It may look gone while the fabric is wet and become more noticeable as the fabric dries, so take a good look before putting the garment in the dryer.
🖊️ Pen + Marker
Don’t spread it. If the mark is fresh, avoid rubbing it around. Ink can spread beyond the original stain, so work on a small area at a time.
Then treat with Mary’s and repeat as needed.
Be patient with ink. Ballpoint pen, washable marker, dry-erase marker and permanent marker are all different. Some may come out quickly, while others can take several treatments. Permanent ink may not come out completely.
💄 Makeup
Lift off the excess first. If there’s makeup sitting on top of the fabric, gently lift or blot away what you can. Try not to rub it farther into the fibers.
Then treat with Mary’s.
Foundation, lipstick, mascara and other cosmetics can contain different combinations of oils, waxes and pigments, so some makeup stains may need more than one treatment.
🍓 Food + Mystery Stains
First question: what even is that? 😅
Ketchup? Chocolate? Juice? Something from the school cafeteria no one can identify?
Remove any excess from the fabric first and rinse the stained area with cool water. Then treat with Mary’s.
No idea how long it’s been there? Give it a shot anyway. Mystery stains that have been sitting for a while may need more than one treatment.
🍷 Red Wine
Blot first. Don’t rub. If the spill is fresh, gently blot up as much wine as you can with a clean cloth or towel. Rubbing can spread the stain and push it deeper into the fabric.
Rinse the stained area with cool water, then treat with Mary’s.
Still seeing pink or red? Treat it again. Red wine can take more than one round, especially if it has had time to sit.
🧺 Already Washed or Dried
Don’t give up on it yet.
Washed but not dried? Great. Re-wet the stain, treat it with Mary’s and wash again.
Already went through the dryer? Still give Mary’s a shot. Re-wet the stain thoroughly and treat it just like you would a fresh stain. Set-in stains can be more stubborn and may take several treatments.
Some stains really are permanent. We can’t promise every stain will come out, especially after it has been set with heat. But before you toss it, give Mary’s its best shot. 🤍
A little stain reality check 🤍
Some stains really are permanent. Fabric type, heat, dye, and how long a stain has been sitting can all affect the outcome. Mary’s can work some serious magic, but no stain remover can promise every stain, every time.
If Mary’s can’t get it out, nothing can. 💪
How to Use Mary’s
Wet the stain thoroughly with water.
Put the CleanGrip™ scrub base underneath the stained fabric.
Work Mary’s directly into the stain over the scrub base until you build up a good lather.
For stubborn stains, rinse and repeat as needed.
Wash according to the garment’s care instructions and check before drying.
5 Stain Rules Worth Saving ✨
If you can still see the stain, treat it again before putting it in the dryer.
Cool water is a safer starting point for many mystery stains and is especially important for blood.
Remove excess liquid or product first so you aren’t spreading it farther across the fabric.
Rinsing from the back can help push the stain back out rather than farther through the fibers.
Some fabrics can release their own dye during stain removal. When you’re unsure, test Mary’s on a small, inconspicuous area first and always follow the garment’s care instructions.
You handle the mess.
We’ll help with the stain. 🤍
Mary’s Stain Remover
WORKS LIKE A MOTHER.