My daughter and I were arranging flowers when the pollen from a
Stargazer lily dropped onto her new cotton dress. How can I get
the stain out? -- Emma Eschricht, Greenwich, CT  When something
like this happens, gently shake the garment ASAP to remove as
much of the pollen as you can. Then use a piece of tape or a
small hand vacuum to lift off any remaining particles. (Do not
try to brush or rub the pollen off; you may push it into the
fibers.) Many plant stains also come out with washing. First,
spray on a powder spot-remover, then wash with bleach or oxygen
bleach, depending on the fabric. If you are planning to decorate
your holiday table with a floral centerpiece, you can protect
your tablecloth by shaking flowers over the sink or trash can
before arranging.  Advertisement - Continue Reading Below