How to Get (Almost) Every Kind of Stain Out of Your Clothes

The owner of Madame Paulette’s (one of the oldest dry cleaners in NYC) reveals his secret formulas for getting out wine, coffee, sweat, grease, lipstick + more.
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[@AtlaniBonita]

Can she please stop interrupting

[@hectorcalderon3011]

I don't even know why she has people on the show if she's going to do all the f****** talkin

[@izzygonzalez73]

seriously

[@delaniajo]

Alexa Doodles ikr

[@Benzyl_Penoxide]

And she makes the most pointless comments “oh cool” or she just confirms what he says 😑😑😑

[@Benzyl_Penoxide]

Tokyoblue1 she does! Do you not hear what she says???

[@JessiKath]

How about stains that are not fresh? Fresh stains are easy to remove..you know..

[@davadapummer9413]

Yes

[@rileywolf1165]

Ikr we really need one for that This didnt even work ...my mom got so mad when i told her that there was still makeup on the curtains

[@darwinstevens810]

Agreed.

[@spaghettiontoast]

How do you remove fresh stains?

[@yuzu-ade]

That’s what I was thinking the whole time

[@taliahjohnson6851]

So annoying. Give the man time to finish a sentence 😑

[@DonTuli0]

Ikr XD

[@MultiLivingtestimony]

I agree she was so rude!

[@mayapineda2219]

Don’t be rude to her guys

[@zackneutze8525]

She wasn’t even being rude. He was taking to long.

[@ponchogomez6086]

😂😂

[@autumnaadt4901]

1:29 you can tell he's annoyed with her constant butting in lmaooo

[@Benzyl_Penoxide]

Autumn AADT lmfao I noticed that as well 🤧🤧😂😂😂

[@JamesBond-py8xs]

I would be too. Was just about to comment on.

[@Mahlercougar]

Yeah the way he looks up as if to say.."is it me or can you all tell that shes being interruptive and rude?" Hes trying to be so polite too!!

[@shimmers024]

I think it’s her show

[@mayapineda2219]

Don’t be rude about that guys

[@Breezybree63]

I just tried the peroxide, ammonia and Dawn dish soap ( detergent) on a satin dress which the train was covered in street grime. Worked like a dream. Thank you so much!!

[@jazielestrada2077]

The stain was a paid actor

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

Your comment was an unoriginal comment

[@integerconsulting9344]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elmuchachochulodechihuahua6287]

2:44 guy looks annoyed af haha!! He removes the towel,she's all over his stuff she acting like an annoying 3 year old wanting to touch everything .. Min 2:54 poor guy had already choose his sample but accelerated, meth,attention seeker lady choose it for him..what an unpleasant experience for him..

[@mayapineda2219]

Metal Crave don’t be mean

[@dustinbotkin2426]

@@mayapineda2219 please shush your face. No one is being mean, its true! She's extremely interruptive and keeps trying to overly set herself at the forefront of attention

[@dextermorgan7764]

For organic stains(red wine,fruit juice,colas)-2 oz dish detergent/degreaser/2oz white vinegar/2oz water body(blood,sweat)- 2tbl water, 1 teaspoon of amonia,hydrogen peroxde,detergent oil(grease,make up.etc)-1oz degreaser, 1 oz water (optional 1 tablespoon of acetone to make it stronger- don't use on acetate clothing)

[@thepanel2935]

What do you use for food stains like pizza?

[@dextermorgan7764]

@@jasontrue6598 relating to or derived from living matter. I think you are the one that should learn the meaning of organic you df

[@farhandeen6341]

Which category is ink in gel pen?

[@PulpFictionized]

It is always nice to find a summary of stain removal instructions from a blood spatter analyst.

[@henrysmith180]

@@thepanel2935 Start with a degreaser like Dawn dish soap

[@MH7_256]

Love Rachel Ray, but it’s so hard to watch because she cuts him (or anyone) off mid sentence or tries to finish their sentence. Always 😩

[@cooky_2076]

Yes, she talks too much.

[@tradermama]

She has an overpowering amount of male energy now.

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@tradermama hahaha not sure what that means or how to take it, but I agree

[@liliacollins8811]

That’s her job

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@liliacollins8811 that, or she's a cokehead

[@marioyacoub]

Before attempting to remove stubborn stains from a garment, circle the stain in permanent marker pen. When you remove the garment from your washing machine you can easily find where the stain was and check to make sure it has gone.

[@brendabeans4986]

The most underrated comment 😂

[@neamanhotelwala2096]

😂😂😂

[@bananasinpajamas9499]

😎 I like your style

[@caitiegilmore]

shut up.

[@CrystalHfff]

Lol this made my day 🤣

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

There is a HUGE difference between a wet fresh stain and a dried stan !

[@gramlichfam3458]

Yes mind is dry... i will try this

[@megatbasyarullah4859]

@@gramlichfam3458 so how did it go? Manage to remove it?

[@notvietnam4112]

@@megatbasyarullah4859 she removen't it

[@مأرب-العزوالشموخ]

Yes.. off course fresh stain will come out but coffee stain from 3 days ago will not come off as easy .. this is just a show.. bs

[@reflexcoil9808]

@@gramlichfam3458 did you manage to get rid of it?

[@tenzingtshesyom141]

mom can I- rachel: stay at a friend's? no mom I jus- rachel: want 20 dollars?

[@stevebanks7165]

Funny

[@itstrinitykaye]

😂😂

[@alexisoceans5432]

😂😂😂

[@Shaw0323]

This is literally like talking to my grandma. 😂

[@professionalamateur1549]

Omg you nailed it Ray is out of control

[@torigay1057]

This is the best video for removing stains! We tried the oil based stain remover on a jersey and it worked well. We used “Soft Scrub Cleanser” as a degreaser.

[@bansidave2247]

To Rachel. Basic life lesson. Listen -> Learn then Talk/Demo. Thank you John for the tips

[@pearldaniel8556]

i wish u dont talk while the man is doing his job please

[@mayapineda2219]

Pearl Daniel don’t be mean like that

[@EmotionallyDistanced]

Maya Pineda How would you like it if someone kept interrupting you while you were talking? Daniel is NOT being rude.

[@louiscarrotgirl8604]

She talks after every 3 words she says. God she just has to always talk to make sure she’s in the spotlight 🙄

[@shellyanncrosby5686]

Buut... We can already see HER... So what more spot light could she be looking for?? 👀👀😂😂😂

[@cjames3633]

shellyann crosby thats not even the point.

[@clarkclarke]

@@cjames3633 Well the point is that it is the Rachel Ray show ... Like it is not

[@cjames3633]

clark clarke you dont get it either.

[@mouse122809]

She's not that bad she didn't get really talkative until the oil base the last group

[@Nikisright]

WOW! I'm a teacher and I use whiteboard markers. Got green w/b marker on a white shirt. For a year I've tried to scrub it with alcohol, hairspray, etc. Tried John's detergent, water and acetone. Rubbed it with a white cloth (not cotton balls or paper towels). Within a minute the stain is gone! Thank you John.

[@kellydupree6710]

Alcohol works really good on marker stains as well. 😊

[@Nikisright]

@@kellydupree6710 yes, but for some reason not on the green marker. I tried rubbing alcohol, vodka, hair spray, soaking it, etc.

[@JustedWatched]

The way he took the towels from her, 🙌🏼✨King✨

[@Hernandezraph]

What u weirdo

[@praveenp1369]

​@@Hernandezraphu weird o

[@thepanel2935]

Two ounces of dishwashing liquid (degreaser). Two ounces of white vinegar. Two ounces of water. Mix it together.

[@valerieann8007]

Blood (transcript): 2 Tbsp water + 1 tsp ammonia + 1 tsp hydrogen peroxide + 1 tsp dish detergent, mix well. Put a little on stain & dab it until stain is gone.

[@kishinumaayumi]

A trick for us is to use soap.. Like, soap for showers but not the liquid one, the hard kind. It actually works like a charm

[@stanleyakilashstanlee129]

Nice

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

The best way is to wash blood with cold water experience with blood stains operating theatre suites.

[@kelseyjoiner5387]

Why are you so interested in blood…

[@nors_26]

just an ordinary bath soap will do for blood stain

[@AmriDeLeon]

Oil based stains: 1 oz of degreaser, 1oz of water, *1-2 oz of acetone **Note: Do not use it on acetate fabric, because fabric will melt**

[@arm2566]

What's acetate fabric

[@kylek1142]

@@arm2566 Anything shiny or lightweight like silk...rayon.... Here’s a link www.google.com/amp/s/sewguide.com/acetate-fabric/

[@marlivanrooy8889]

I used this to remove shoe polish from cotton it worked perfectly. Was not a fresh stain...

[@laviniamartin1619]

@@arm2566 look it up on Google - don't be lazy!

[@JemMonet]

📌Another tip that my mother told me is to use body soap or hand soap to remove the stain. 1. Wet the part of the fabric where the stain is. 2. Get the soap and rub it on the stain. 3. Then rubb it carefully and wash it.

[@Eliuno]

glad to see everybody commented what i thought

[@huilengyeo2701]

Him: and no- Her: WOW Him: o- Her:that’s so cool

[@mayapineda2219]

Hui leng YEO dont be mean

[@huilengyeo2701]

Trina Pineda how was I mean lol

[@Mileshuh]

@@mayapineda2219 it's not mean, she was the one interrupting every 2 seconds

[@podersa241]

I had a stain that was so bad I tried everything. It was so brown with my coffee that I spilled because my cat threw up on the sheets. One month of washing every week with all kinds of stuff to remove it. Well finally I tried solution #2 on this list, left it for a few days and boom gone. So grateful and thank you so much because that was one of my favorite sheets. Also made my white super white.

[@andargachewdessie2793]

The degreaser(dish soap)/white vinegar/water combo worked! On stains that were at least a couple weeks old! I am thoroughly impressed

[@HannahFortalezza]

Same! Black bean burrito stain be-gone from my favourite dress!

[@cosmiccandy8704]

I get these are fresh stains, but if he works as a dry cleaner, chances are most of the items he gets they are already dry and he uses these same techniques. Definitely worth a shot.

[@jelena6930]

Fantastic advis.e. what I do if I don't know where is stain come from?

[@toott]

I just tried this solution on a makeup stain I couldn’t remove (even after 5 washes and other pretreatments) and it worked AH-MAZINGLY on my Michael Kors t-shirt!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!😅

[@daniadmas97]

This works! For 10 years, I have ruined clothes because I'm a heavy sweater. I tried the grease cutter method on a white shirt I have and so far there is a serious difference! This works on tough yellow armpit stains. I've tried different methods: bleach, lemon, baking soda. This has been the first time I see any result :)

[@miriammiriamxoxo]

The major revelation I got from this video, was to use the perfect scrubby rag to scrub the stain out of the laundry!!! Yeeeah!! I take that as a Christmas present 😀🌲🎉🎉

[@shanbertiece5853]

WOW, this worked like a charm, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. This technique actually saved me from purchasing another $500 dress.

[@kathrynsvoice]

The grass stain one totally worked for me. Have never gotten spirulina out of my clothes before but I sometimes spill it while drinking because it’s not pleasant lol totally came out with this method. Thank you!!

[@fatiengland4466]

For people who want to clean honey stains on clothes: soak them in hot water and shampoo and it will get removed immediately

[@keithparris2600]

What type of shampoo ?

[@godworthysins1809]

Not gonna lie, had to look this up cause I shit my pants while I was high from laughing too hard and now there’s a stain on my chair lmao

[@b3an3er]

Lmaooooo

[@tonyfoster5390]

Lmaooo ikyl

[@ranvargr_howler]

Lmao 🤣

[@mrsinkzn]

Huh , I mean are u for real ( 😂😂😂😂) Lol man ??????????

[@jUsTIIN69-]

LFMAO

[@eb6195]

For ink pen stains use hair spray on the stain and then soap and scrub then cold water.

[@mobeenb7453]

Which type of hair spray can use plz tell me for ball pen ink stain on woolen sweater how I can remove it

[@deannaseabolt5441]

That is so crazy, the first one worked like a charm!! ❤❤

[@yourdad3379]

Ok this lady needs to chill

[@susiegentry2898]

Yes she does and immediately would be great.

[@jameschau5553]

I typically use a home depot pressure washer! works wonders!!

[@dd1984mm]

🤣😂

[@manoyski3555]

You work at Lowes?

[@mariumkanchwala5078]

Wow I did the liquid detergent remedy and it worked like a charm. The stain faded and its almost disappeared. THANK YOU!

[@rydenhaze10]

Thank you. I’ve had this mud stain on my shirt since 2019

[@diamond6256]

PERFECT. May I ask for sensitive skin, how would you get rid of nicotine and sweat stains in sheets? My husband sweats bad and smokes.

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

All fresh stains far easier to remove let them set in heat and harder to take off as they set

[@sk13ppy]

How does he get foxing out of pillow cases and other fabrics?

[@halleysworld]

It amazes me how the makeup stain is the toughest to remove from any surface and yet we still slap it on our face! 😶

[@anjelledegazon659]

Not from any surface.. From cloth... It's easy to get off pretty much everything else, including skin... My gosh

[@halleysworld]

Nawww! 😂

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Make-up by definition is something we want to _stay_ on our face, not easily slide off - we can't have it both ways! Lipstick is only persistent because by design it has staining pigment in it - like paint. This does not mean that it's inherently bad for us.

[@johnburns2940]

So cool ! I can't wait for the Next stain 😂😮

[@sarahkhiangte7061]

what about dried and old stains like a months old?freshly stains can also be remove using normal cleaning detergents

[@meditation6259]

I had a dried protein stain on my white dress and didn't want to use bleach. His concoction took it right out and it is still bright white. Tysm!!

[@kathyweiss5564]

Hi John. I really need your help. I had new clothes that I had packed in a suitcase. When I opened the suitcase after 5 years, some of the clothes had brown spots. What can I use to get those stains out or is it hopeless?

[@kellydupree6710]

Is this only for all white clothing? Just wondering if the peroxide or the acetone will remove color from colored fabrics?

[@laviniamartin1619]

Do the fabric test for colour impact.

[@JacobScott-x7s]

this was exactly what i needed, thanks!

[@honeyb8073]

I’m so sick of her! The man can’t get a word in! One of my pet peeves! Over talking someone 🤯😩😏🤨

[@Mahlercougar]

YES YES!!! Mine too!! But Ive learned how to deal with those people.. YOU just stop talking and make the most UNCOMFORTABLE silence. Just let them keep going and going.... Sometimes they might get the hint, but If they dont you could just excuse yourself and walk away. People who talk w/o listening are Narcissistic and honestly insecure.

[@meganenoemie2755]

Maybe she needs to over talk him because he cannot shut up

[@rikarahmawati1780]

What about yellow stain from to much bleachin, solution please 😢

[@amberl4401]

My washing machine leaves brown streaks on my clothes and families. I was wondering if there is anything to get those stains out and what the problem might be. This is great info just wish she let him do his part. 🙂

[@yournamehere6925]

Possibly something rusted inside it, I have had that happen. But it could be anything. Once a leaf got stuck in mine from a towel I washed my car with. I was picking pieces of mushed leaf off my clothes for weeks.

[@nomatterwatialwayswin]

Either rust or ur washing sumthing that has rar or oil on it. Work clothes?

[@kennypowers3654]

Try using wet wipes then toilet paper!!!

[@carolineowino5091]

The problem is the rim of the drum , it has dirt , go round it with a wet cloth you will be shocked what you will fish out.. the remedy for the streaks ..someone helppppppppp us with a remedy I messed someone really expensive white polo shirt he tried bleaching it ,nothing happened .

[@elizagaye6863]

I legit used the first one and the stain almost instantly came out. Thank god because I had a date 😩 saved my life

[@charroncharron992]

Im doing it right now watching this and it works!! Just bought a new white comfortee and had makeup on my hands..#tragic but thank goodness for this I was trying everything

[@hhova29]

Nice video. What about a yellow stain that’s formed on a brand new pullover from storage ? I would attempt to clock it but the top and sleeve have blue 😢

[@DearestB]

Micellular water gets rid of makeup stains perfectly

[@thepanel2935]

How do I remove rust? I have a white formal shirt that was put onto a metal coat-hanger while the shirt was still wet. I think the mixture of wet (fabric) and metal (coat-hanger) has caused reddish-brown rust!

[@margiemorgan5597]

Bleach

[@nadiamcnally6985]

use a rust remover

[@tricdaddy316]

Audience clap at the beginning “Yeah how dare those dry cleaners have a job and be allowed to earn a decent pay!”

[@brendabeans4986]

Yes I’m sure that’s exactly what they were thinking 🙄

[@CheckingYourRealityForYou]

Love this guy's NYC accent lol

[@robertchan8442]

Rachael why have someone on your show to explain something if you’re just going to speak over him ?

[@daweller]

I like this guy, he seems like the kinda guy who can solve a variety of problems.

[@teresiahardy306]

You have no idea lol, watch old house wives of new York reruns, he was a "lady" named Dorindas boyfriend for a long time. Hilariously inappropriate at every opportunity, but rarely realized it. Imagine him with 5 rich society type wenches, it always made me laugh.

[@daweller]

@@teresiahardy306 I was trying to low-key imply that he was a mafia hitman... but I failed :(

[@teresiahardy306]

@@daweller nah, he just can't help himself lol.

[@icant9399]

I’m watching this through a blur of tears

[@anonymouse755]

Yes for RV when the stain is still fresh, but what if the stain is a few hours old and dry?

[@tomgraham6071]

What a load of rubbish. Those stains were still wet!

[@rainbowsisters8242]

Umm please stop being toxic

[@rainbowsisters8242]

Stop it

[@dantheman7529]

He isn't wrong

[@bigolbooty7158]

@@rainbowsisters8242 Theres a difference between telling the truth and being toxic

[@phoenixarmijo7553]

John!!!! So good to see you !!!! I miss you from the real housewives of New York City. Dorindas beloved friend.🖖Live Long And Prosper John🌠✨

[@JohneChalach]

i have my beautiful white polyester winter parka with many of those yellow spots, do you know how can i clean them please??

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Dab small area with straight chlorine bleach, rinse and repeat. I live where black mold can sometimes grow on nylon. Won’t wash off using detergent. I use concentrated chlorine bleach, dab it on, area by area, and watch it gradually fade away. Try it in an inconspicuous area, as bleach can itself yellow some fabrics, like wool.

[@deep1983]

any tips to get rid of water based paint stains on patio cushions ? TIA

[@slowloudnbangn7938]

Never thought that at 24 i would be so amazed by how these stains came off lmao but ik its fresh stains so yeah lol

[@trevonkronket2204]

I'm literally 24 and was thinking the same thing lmao

[@abdulbasitdalvi3963]

I actually loved the tips

[@kattwin1]

What category would a dye stain fall in (like color bleeding)? ...Or would that be a category all in it's own? :/ Some red bled onto a swimsuit that I love...not sure what to do.

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

kattwin1 you can get colour remover

[@vicoolaje9530]

Same as my problem. Need help

[@soniaskolnick3868]

@@sweetvuvuzela4634 yes, color remover.

[@yournamehere6925]

I know your comment is 2 years old, but maybe this will help someone else...In some instances soaking with dawn will help. I had a really old quilt that had red embroidery that bled everywhere and it disappeared. I found this blog and followed her instructions. thecraftyquilter.com/2018/01/bleeding-quilt-fixed/

[@mulliganstew72]

RIT color remover.

[@mobeenb7453]

Very informative video plz tell me how i can remove ball pen ink from woolen sweater

[@manuelfernando9729]

Old dried stains dont go easily like he says

[@Kittyxoxo]

yeah this was not helping but good to know

[@omer.shohat_]

Hello to everyone who has done one of the methods, do you need to put the garment in the laundry afterwards? And the method only works on a white garment?

[@RK831]

Earth-based stain: vinegar Protein-based stain: ammonia Oil-based stain: acetone

[@Iselaiselahihi]

Which category would an ink stain be

[@laviniamartin1619]

@@Iselaiselahihi oil based - but another comment said to try hairspray - read that one.

[@joanneyoung1081]

Thanks for offering these tips.

[@geenal360]

I didn’t see a single stain lifted- also try to remove from the opposite side don’t rub the stain IN more! Rub it OUT!

[@Mahlercougar]

Or maybe he WANTED to put it on the opposite side but Rachel was so childish-ADD- rude and distracting that he just had to keep going :( Grrrrrs ..

[@mizzzn9719]

I have a white and black dress, whilst folded the black part of the dress printed onto the white part and has left a black printlike mark on the white part of the dress, what technique should I use to remove the black marks? Any ideas 💡

[@elhanelias447]

Dudes I didn’t have vinegar so used pickle juice

[@lilac4301]

lmfao

[@hdhdhndjdhdhdhdh4297]

Wait srsly lol but i used apple cider vinegar and it stained it more Lol

[@spazieren051]

close enough

[@sharndawg007]

Use dishwashing liquid for everything and it never lets me down. It’s an amazing degreaser and I always have it

[@juniorjr.427]

Carbonatedwater/Dawn/OxiClean.... Will get every single stain out..... Rub a little bit of dawn on the stain... Sprinkle some OxiClean.... Let it sit for like 10 minutes.. poor little bit of carbonated water on it lightly scrub it with a toothbrush.... Wash it the stain is gone

[@laviniamartin1619]

Sadly this is not completely true - if only. Especially when it is not fresh.

[@8meisha]

How does one remove a stain if the garment has already been through the wash the stain haven’t gone unnoticed prior?J

[@shivateja6180]

What about the stains that mix with other colours of clothes

[@umalamalama3890]

what about stain that mix with other colours

[@laviniamartin1619]

This was only a short demo - not a lot of time to demonstrate - but fresh stains are always much easier to deal with.... If you are away from home with no way to treat the stain, then go to the washroom and with a hand towel or paper towel underneath the fabric that is stained immediately use water to flush stain through to the cloth/paper towel below. This will take a lot of it out. Then use some hand soap and again flush it through. This will either remove it or improve it to deal with later at home.

[@livie5844]

Btw I had a stain on my shirt so I looked it up and I was like I don’t have one thing they used... so I just used dish soap it worked amazing.

[@Mashalalanazi123]

looooool

[@2fluffy_puppies]

this is all good, but does it work on older stains

[@EZR09]

I tried very hard to get stains from a stretcher out of my two headbands, but I can't get them out and I tried the Clorox stain remover. I don't know what else to try!

[@gitauttam4391]

Hi, My white jacket kept in the wardrobe for a year has developed some yellow stains.... Please guide how to remove them?

[@Liimiinaa]

All these ppl bitchin about Rachael interrupting - if you listen, you'll notice she's clarifying some of his information for her audience. When he says acetone, she makes sure we know we can use nail polish remover. When he says peroxide, she clarifies that it's hydrogen peroxide (not bleach!). When he talks about having an excess amount of stain (huh?) she lets us know he's telling us to use a spoon to burnish it out. She also makes a point to tell her audience that acetone will melt acetate fabric. This is not a youtube video, guys. This is taped in front of an audience for television and it's her job as host to keep things on schedule. For the most part, she does let him talk.

[@nelaniepillay4001]

Hi there ..need help in removing Tipex from a top.can u give me remedy plz

[@johanderuiter9842]

Anyone can deal with a fresh stain, old stains is the trick.. No response to any old stain questions?

[@komheom845]

For any old stain clothing just throw away lah

[@defiantlion231]

Your a stain, throw you away!

[@defiantlion231]

Elbow grease, that's put some time & effort & get off your lazy ass & use your time wisely.

[@spbg_4]

I love this guy!!! Great, thanks for info!

[@eshjane]

She’s so rude. She keeps cutting him off.

[@Tylertuna]

ikr

[@shaziakasim7748]

Can we use it on every color??

[@jr-ii4qh]

"now what you wanna d-" "A LITTLE LIPSTICK" .Shut up Rachel ,get back to cooking and make me some eggs

[@arxsyn]

j r Lol lipstick and makeup comes off easily with soap and water. I mean real soap, the old fashioned kind because they are made with fats. These fats actually assist in moving dye related stains

[@patricehughley2587]

Stains are immediate. Will it work on set in stains?

[@AceDeclan]

3:13 omg shut up and let him speak.

[@alexsevastyanov6413]

My son’s dancing pants second time got stain looks like iron shine. I don’t know it’s nature. How to remove this stain? Cleaners refused to make this. I will greatly appreciate your help.

[@YorkyPoo_UAV]

But no one says how to remove a stain when you notice it after the dryer