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Fast fix: Not required.


Home remedy: Take your pick―either spot-treat with a mixture of dishwashing liquid and glycerin (available at drugstores) or pretreat with a stain remover, a liquid laundry detergent, or a laundry-detergent booster, such as OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover (oxiclean.com) or 20 Mule Team Borax (Target). Machine wash, using the hottest water recommended for the fabric.


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