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Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with nail polish remover, blot the remaining stain and rinse.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Cotton Ball
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Sponge

    Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Scrub or Zud Cleanser

    Use according to directions on packaging. Repeat as necessary until stain is removed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Goobegone Cleaner
    All Purpose Cleaner

    Use Goo-Be-Gone according to the directions on the container. May also use all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, repeat procedure.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth
    Soft Scrub Bleach Nonabrasive Cleanser
    Water

    Apply Soft Scrub® with bleach to a soft cloth and wipe the stain. After stain is removed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue.

    Special Note: The stain may not be removable from flat paint using the above products. You may need to lightly sand the stained area to remove all color and then repaint.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Cold Water
    Cotton Ball
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser

    Remove all large pieces of dried dough manually. Add liquid dish soap to cold water. Wash the stain in a circulur motion using a sponge and rinse. If stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circulur motion and rinse. If stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. blot the stain and rinse.

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We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can't guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed. Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.

We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can’t guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed.
Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.