Lily Pollen Stains

If you are given lilies, remove the anthers in the centre of the flower as the pollen will mark any fabric it touches. Use paper tissue to hold the anthers and dispose of carefully - the pollen can be poisonous to cats.

If you do get lily pollen stains on your clothing, here are some tips:

DO NOT

• Do not try to brush off or rub off the pollen, as this will ingrain it into thefabric and make it more difficult to remove.
• Do not put your fingers directly on the pollen stain as the oil in your skin will cause the stain to set.
• Do not dab or rub with water as this will spread the stain as the pollen dissolves.

DO TRY

• Shake the item first to remove as much powder as possible.
• Gently place adhesive tape over the pollen (but do not press down) to remove more pollen.
• Expose the marked fabric to strong sunlight for a few hours; it should fade - sometimes to nothing.
• If there is still staining, soak in cold water for half an hour,then rinse and dry in direct sunlight.

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