Even the most careful fashion-forward hipster is liable to spill wine on a Burberry dress shirt or – the horror – meet friends while sporting deodorant streaks on a fave black BCBG top. But, hey, even if it’s a cheap T, no one likes those stinkin’ stains.

When it comes to stains, Jim Wetzel, co-owner of the Jake boutiques in Chicago, says, “If you do get a stain, the best thing to do is to act on it while it’s wet.” He recommends soaking a cloth napkin with club soda and putting it underneath the stain. His other clothing care tips:

¢ No sweat. Remove deodorant stains with a hand steamer. They will evaporate instantly. No steamer? No problem. Take a pair of pantyhose – they work like an eraser – and rub against the stain.

¢ White-hot clothing. White shirts looking gray? Wait for hot-water wash to get into full motion (6-7 minutes), then add a half-cup of bleach combined with a half-cup of hot water.

¢ If your shirt shows that you’re a coffee addict, place garment in a warm-water tub. Drop in three or four denture cleaning tablets and let sit for one hour. Launder as usual.

¢ Hate what the winter does to your favorite leather shoes? To remove salt stains, mix half warm water and half vinegar. Wipe off stains with the mixture and let air dry. Never place wet footwear near heat, but after air drying, follow up with a nice shoe moisturizer.

¢ Red wine oops. The dinner party was splendid, until you spilled red wine on your YSL blouse. Make a paste of lemon juice and salt. Put this mixture on the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes. Afterward, Wetzel suggests a delicate wash with a small scoop of OxiClean to finish the job.

¢ Striking oil. Cover oil stain with flour and let it sit for half a day. It should absorb most of the oil. Then take the garment to a dry cleaner.