The Entertainer’s Guide to Stain Removal By Tamara Frankfort
How to properly clean up the party spills―from chocolate to candle wax.
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Washables: Shake on talcum powder or cornstarch to soak up as much oil as possible. Pick or scrape off the excess, then rinse. Next,
apply a combination solvent, such as Shout, and let sit for 15 minutes. Finish with a regular wash cycle.
Nonwashables: Shake on talcum powder or cornstarch to soak up as much oil as possible. Pick or scrape off the excess, then let dry. Next,
apply an oil solvent, such as Carbona Stain Devil #5 ($3.50, carbona.com for store locations). Let dry, then scrape or brush off any remaining stain.
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