Getting a stain on your clothes while traveling can be very inconvenient, and even potentially embarrassing.

Here are some unexpected items that you might want to take along with you when you travel to make those stains disappear hassle-free.

Because washing machines aren’t always accessible on the road, and stopping at the dry-cleaners can be time-consuming and expensive, travelers who want to avoid being stuck with stains on their clothing might consider bringing along things like lighter fluid, which does a good job lifting grease stains out of fabrics.

Stains from ballpoint ink pens can often be treated with rubbing alcohol or finger cuticle remover, while Vaseline can help you remove lipstick stains quickly and easily.

Finally, travelers might consider bringing along rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, both of which are excellent stain removers, and even work for particularly difficult stains like blood or red wine.

While Mom may be the dedicated stain-remover specialist in most families, learn how to make sure Mom actually relaxes when traveling with Taking the Kids: How to Make Sure Mom Gets a Break on Vacation.

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