Combination family: two passes, check between
How to get grass on the knees out
Chlorophyll plus plant proteins, ground in by sliding. A combination of dye and protein.
Do this first
Gently work in enzyme detergent or a laundry bar
Fresh stain
- Gently work in enzyme detergent or a laundry bar
- Leave 15 minutes
- Dab with rubbing alcohol if green remains (test denim first)
- Wash warm
Dried or old
- Enzyme soak overnight, then oxygen bleach
- Wash
- Fabric care
- No hot water before treating.
- Time
- 15 min to overnight
- How to tell
- Look: green streaks; Feel: none; Smell: grassy
Where this fix comes from
- American Cleaning Institute, Stain Removal Chart
- Tide, How to remove stains
- Cornell Cooperative Extension, Stain removal guide
We check every fix against these published guides. We do not run a test lab of our own.
Before you start
- Test on a hidden seam first.
- Never mix cleaners.
- Keep it out of the dryer until the stain is gone.