If you catch it fresh, you have a golden window of opportunity. Grab some clear tape—like packing tape or masking tape—and gently dab it onto the pollen.
Press it lightly, then peel it away. The pollen should jump right off the fabric and stick to the tape. It’s weirdly satisfying, like peeling off a sunburn without the pain.
No tape handy? Use a dry, soft brush (a clean makeup brush or a toothbrush works wonders). Sweep the pollen off the fabric and onto a paper towel. Just imagine you’re dusting a butterfly’s wing—gentle and precise.
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How Do I Remove Lily Pollen Stains From Clothes at Sean Freeleagus blog
If the Pollen Has Already Smudged
Okay, so you already rubbed it (we’ve all been there). Don't cry. Now we move to the wet-stain strategy.
Turn the garment inside out and hold the stained area under cold running water. The water pressure will help flush the loose pigment out from the back, pushing it away from the fabric.
Then, rub a tiny drop of liquid dish soap (like Dawn) right onto the stain. Let it sit for five minutes. Dish soap is fantastic because it breaks down the oils in the pollen that glue the color to your shirt.
