How do I get sugar and syrup out of an apron or uniform?

Do this now

1. Lift off the extra with a blunt knife. (American Cleaning Institute)
2. Flush it from the back with cool to warm water. (American Cleaning Institute)

What to use

1. Soak it in warm water with a little dish soap and vinegar. (University of Georgia Extension)

Before the dryer

1. Look at the spot before the dryer. Heat sets it. (American Cleaning Institute; New Mexico State University Extension)

Never do this

• Never press or dry it with sugar still in it. Heat browns sugar. (Pacific Northwest Extension; New Mexico State University Extension)

When to give up

• Keep it out of the dryer if it is still sticky or brown. Some stains do not come out. (American Cleaning Institute; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension)

The words of the sources

Each step above, quoted from the page it comes from.

“The sugar becomes carmelized when heated and produces a brown stain.”

“Maple syrup or corn syrup stains should be removed as soon as possible.”

“using a blunt kitchen knife to remove any excess syrup”

“flush with cool to warm water from the back of the stain”

“Soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent”

“Do not put it in the dryer until the stain is removed.”

“Heat sets stains. Do not press a stained fabric or dry it in the dryer.”

“not all stains can be removed”