How to Remove Sand Stains From a Basketball Jersey

Sand stains can make a jersey appear very dirty and don't wash off easily by simply throwing them in with the regular wash. In order to properly remove a sand stain from a basketball jersey, you will need to penetrate the stain with a formula that breaks the stain apart and allows it to be completely lifted during the washing cycle. Make sure that the stain is removed to your preference before you throw the jersey in the dryer, which will essentially bake any remaining stains into the jersey and make it nearly impossible to remove in the future.

Things You'll Need

• Laundry stain pre-treatment
• Mild laundry detergent

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Lay the basketball jersey flat in front of you, exposing the sand stain that you wish to remove.

   • 2

     Cover the entire affected area with a laundry stain pre-treatment, available in stores and online.

   • 3

     Rub the fabric with the pre-treatment over itself to help the formula penetrate further.

   • 4

     Allow the jersey to sit for 5 minutes.

   • 5

     Wash the jersey as usual in the washing machine, using mild detergent and the cold/warm cycle.