getting pollen stains out of clothes

Summerfield, FL

I am not sure where this info belongs, but I knew it would come in handy for someone. My lilies are doing beautifully & I take them to work for all to enjoy. I got pollen all over the front on of my shirt. I knew it stained so when I got home, I googled it & found a garden blog that said that sunlight would take the stain out. I laid my green shirt out in the sun & I just checked it (about 4 hrs) & almost all of the stain is gone! I just had to pass this on.

Willamette Valley, OR(Zone 8a)

That works for me too. But first I lift all I can with tape, pressing straight down on the pollen and lifting it off. It might take a couple of pieces of tape. Then out in the sun for awhile. Just don't brush or rub it. Try to do it as soon as you notice the stain. Also, not all pollens respond the same to the sun treatment.

Santa Ana, CA(Zone 10b)

Wow! That is priceless info! Every pair of jeans I own has pollen stains.

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