Fabric

1. Let the mud dry, and then brush off as much as possible.

2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.

3. Launder.

Upholstery

1. Let the mud dry, and then vacuum up as much as possible.

2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.

3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.

4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.

6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.

Carpet

1. Let the mud dry, and then vacuum up as much as possible.

2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water.

3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.

4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.

6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.

Worth a Try

If the mud stains persist, it's possible that they were caused by an iron-based clay. In that case, treat them as rust stains.

For more on stain removal, see Good Housekeeping's Stain Rescue


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