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How to Clean Ice Cream Stains

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Old Method

  1. If fresh, pick up and blot first
  2. Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
  3. Blot
  4. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half cup of water
  5. Blot
  6. Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
  7. Blot
  8. Sponge with clean water
  9. Blot
Note: Always test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness, etc. before treating the exposed area. Also note that certain stains are permanent

For more cleaning and stain removal tips and hints, please visit our cleaning community forum where experts are ready to help answer your questions.

This article has been contributed in part by Michigan State University Extension

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