Whirlpool LCR5232DQ0 Use And Care Manual page 19

STAIN
TO REMOVE
Mildew
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and color safe bleach
for
15
to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew
fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.) An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon
juice and dry in direct sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew m.ay form if wet or damp laundry
remains in your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent mildew, promptly dry laundry
after washing.
Mustard Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a
prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into
stain. Rinse. If stain remains, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and wash.
Paint Hand wash paint-stained items.
Water base: Treat stains while still wet. (These paints cannot be removed after they have
dried.) Rinse in warm water to flush out paint. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner.
Rinse. Wash.
Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. While stain is still
wet with solvent, rub liquid detergent into it. Wash with hottest water safe for fabric.
Perspiration Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains may weaken fabric. Wash or sponge stain
thoroughly with detergent and warm water. If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric,
use one of the following treatments:
Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove ammonia odor.
Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove vinegar odor.
Scorch Severe scorch cannot be removed. Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Cover with a dry
cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric. Rinse well. Wash.
OR
Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.
Soft drinks
Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may set stain.
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