Removing Stains - Whirlpool LCR5232DQ0 Use And Care Manual

Removing
Stains
Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps
remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing.
Stain removal rules
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Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
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Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh.
Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package
directions for pretreatment products.
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Before treating any stain, find out what kind of stain it
is, how old the stain is, what kind of fabric it is, and if
the fabric is colorfast. (Check the care label.)
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Washing and drying can set some stains.
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Start with cold or warm water. Hot water can set
some stains.
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When bleach is recommended, use a bleach that is
safe for the fabric.
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Test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden
corner of the item to see if the color is removed.
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Put the stained area face down on a paper towel or
white cloth. Apply the stain remover to the back of
the stain. This forces the stain off the fabric instead
of.through it.
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Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help break
down some protein stains so they are easier to
remove.
Stain removal guide
STAIN
Alcoholic
beverage
TO REMOVE
These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold
water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid deter-
gent, and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash.
Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse.
Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse. If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydro-
gen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.
Chewing gum
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric
cleaner. Let dry. Wash.
Chocolate or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain
coffee
remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water
with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Crayon and
candle wax
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or facial tissue. Press
with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is
gone. If full load is crayon stained, take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.
Cream, milk, Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse.
or ice cream Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few
drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse. If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.
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