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Whether working in a high school or in a professional clubhouse, getting dirt-caked stains out of hard-worn uniforms is difficult work. That's why it's important to have a network of professionals to reach out to when in a pinch. The Associate Press recently interviewed clubhouse professionals at various Major League Baseball clubhouses to take a closer look at how the laundry is done.

According to the report, dirt is worse than grass stains and getting to the stain quickly can be the key to its removal. At the Chicago White Sox, they try to get the first round of laundry going within 15 or 20 minutes after the game is called.

In Cleveland, experts stress the importance of soaking and using high-pressure water streams to tackle tough stains. This is especially true for position players like Jose Ramierez who often gets pine tar on his jersey. 

The New York Yankees say it's all about pretreating, then letting uniforms sit for a bit before throwing them into the machine. This is especially important because the clay used in different stadiums poses different challenges for clubhouse laundry operations. The pretreatment needs time to soak up the stain and separate the fibers before it gets washed away in the machine, say experts. 

When it comes time to toss uniforms into the laundry, Philadelphia Phillies experts stress the use of the right chemicals. Some are better designed to tackle pine tar stains, while others release protein for dirt-related issues, says AP reporting.

One of the toughest stains, say experts, is the paint used on the field. In these situations, be prepared to run jerseys through the wash a few times.

Although experts have varying techniques for removing stains, clubhouse managers agree that uniforms skip the dryer. Experts with the Pittsburgh Pirates stress the importance of hanging uniforms to dry. 

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