Whether going to see the latest blockbuster on the big screen or enjoying a film in your own home theater, seeing a movie is an event. It often involves snacks and drinks and settling into a comfy chair, ready to immerse yourself in the story. Sometimes, whether from a jump scare or paying a little too much attention to the screen, spills and stains can occur. For National Popcorn Day, we’re covering how to get those popcorn grease stains out, as well as tackling some of the other common culprits:

Butter: Movie popcorn stains can be the worst. Act fast by pretreating with a prewash stain remover. It might be helpful to bring one with you to the theater, just in case. And then, once home, launder using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric.

Chocolate: From Sno-Caps to Milk Duds, candy is a popular movie treat and many of the choices are chocolate-based. It melts in your mouth and, unfortunately, also melts on your clothes when it sits unnoticed over the course of a feature film. To get it out, first, gently scrape off any excess chocolate. Once you get the item home, soak it in cool water. Then pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric.

NOTE: If stain remains, rewash using bleach if safe for fabric.

Soda: Soft drinks with dyes can leave a stain, but they don’t have to. Sponge the stain with cool water or soak it in cool water for about 30 minutes. Then, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Finally, launder; if safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.

Ketchup: Hot snacks like French fries and chicken tenders have become popular at movie theaters. However, these more substantial snacks can lead to more substantial stains, especially when it comes to the condiments. If you get ketchup on your clothes, remove the excess with a spoon or knife, being careful not to rub it into the fabric. Then, when you have a chance to wash the garment, run cold water through the stain from the backside of the clothing to force out the stain before laundering.