Q&A for How to Clean a Stain out of Clothes Without Washing It

You can carry a stain remover pen with you when you go out just in case this happens. Soda water can also help get out a fresh stain in a pinch.

If the paint is dry, you may not be able to remove it. If it is still wet, use paint thinner to remove it.

Use dish soap, then vinegar.

Use the blood stain method in Method 3, Number 4. You can also scrub it with soap and water.

The answer to this depends on the kind of stain. If you want to preserve color, bleach is not a good option. As soon as you get any stain, however, the first and most vital step is to rinse it out with soap and water as quickly as possible, which can minimize damage. You can later use dishwashing soap or laundry detergent combined with something acidic, such as vinegar or lemon juice. The acid in these, along with the soap, can help draw out stains from clothes. Another option is commercial stain removers such as Oxiclean, which you can buy from most any supermarket.