These steps before laundering are more likely to reduce the chance that a stain will be present after the wash. Makeup and other ingredients or substances that contain oils have to be treated right away. - Always rinse any mess as soon as it happens. - If still visible, apply a small amount of grease fighting dish soap to the remaining residue. Then, gently work that residue out. - Rinse with hot water. - Launder (We suggest line drying.) Mother Oxford is designed to be mess and spill-friendly, and easier to care for than your standard button down. It doesn't mean stain proof (there are no absolutes in life!) - but with proper care, will stay cleaner, longer. Stains can be a MOFO to get out, but MO makes it easier. Remember, our fabric is stain resistant which reduces the likelihood of stains (and nothing is stain proof).