[header] How to remove sticky substances from fabric [title] Lay out the garment. [step] Once you've realized that something sticky has gotten onto your shirt, sweater, or any other piece of clothing, put it on a flat surface where you can work at removing the stain. [substeps] Do not wash your garment after you notice a stain. 
Washing the fabric sets in the stain and makes it harder to remove. If you've already washed the fabric before you noticed the sticky substance, removing the stain will take more work.