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    How do you remove sap from clothing?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Expert Answer
    Borax is a great solution to sap stains! First, apply 1 teaspoon of Borax onto the stain and then run it under warm water and rub the stain vigorously until the sap is removed. Finally, launder the item as normal.
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    How do you remove stubborn stains?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Expert Answer
    Vinegar and baking soda are an awesome go-to when it comes to stubborn stains. First, saturate the stained area with vinegar, then rub a baking soda paste into the stain. You can then let the item soak in a bucket of water with a couple tablespoons of laundry detergent overnight. In the morning, you can rinse and wash the garment.
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    How do you remove plant stains from clothes?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Expert Answer
    First, soak your stained clothing items in cold water. You can then use an enzyme pre-wash stain remover, Borax, or a stain remover meant for removing grass stains. Let the product of choice soak into your stained areas for about a half hour before laundering them. Always make sure to check the stain before putting your clothing item into a dryer, as the heat can set the stain. If your stain isn't removed after coming out of the wash, attempt to treat the stain again.
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    How do I remove the dark red color of banana tree water from white clothes?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Expert Answer
    Follow the directions above the remove the sap from your clothing. You can use Borax, glycerin, bleach, or alcohol.
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    What is an alternate way?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Expert Answer
    If you have tried all of the above steps with no success, you can try to buy a laundry detergent specifically suited for grass stains, for example, Tide Ultra Stain Release. Let the article of clothing soak in the detergent for about 15 minutes before washing normally.
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