lily pollen stains

tim_n wrote: »

unfortunately our cats do nothing but preene (and eat lillies) so we generally get home after they've washed it into attractive lines over their heads.

Unfortunately two of the three are paranoid of the hoover and hide as soon as it comes out of the cupboard. The third will remain comatose on the floor whilst you vacuum around it. It's perfectly possible (using the nozzle not the carpet cleaner) to suck his tail almost entirely up the hose and he just sits there and purs. Stupid thing.

Dealing With Pollen Stains
Have you ever walked away from sniffing lilies in the garden, only to find your nose has turned golden? Lily pollen can stain your skin or clothing if you rub against it. Warm soapy water will take take the stain off your skin, but don't make the mistake of wiping your clothes with a wet rag. It will only serve to spread and set the stain. Resist the urge to brush it off with your fingers, too. The oils from you skin will set the stain.

Here are ways to deal with pollen stains:

Let the pollen dry on your clothes, then brush it away with a dry soft brush or facial tissue or Gently dab the pollen with adhesive tape until it's removed. If some pollen remains, hanging the clothes in direct sunlight for two hours usually removes any traces. Pollen stains can also be removed from clothes by soaking the garments in an enzyme detergent.