I have had to run through multiple washes to get the stains out, but they do eventually come out. I have tossed some clothes into the dryer w/o noticing, and still got the stains to come out. Shout or Spray and Wash works good for light colors. For whites, I made a paste with laundry powder and bleach. Scrub it into the stain with an old toothbrush, let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then wash.