Kenmore Washer/Dryer Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 54

Mildew
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
If stain remains, soak in warm water and
a color-safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes.
Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost
impossible to remove. Mildew fungus
destroys or weakens fabrics.) An alter-
native to bleach is to treat with salt and
lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight.
Rinse and rewash. Mildew may 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 nonflam-
mable 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. Perspira-
tion stains may weaken fabric. Wash or
sponge stain thoroughly with detergent
aqd warm water. If perspiration has
changed the color of the fabric, use one
o"_the following treatments:
Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain.
Rinse. Launder tc 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
a_ iron as hot as is S_Lfe for the fabric.
Rinse well. Wash.
OR
Wet with lemon juice and spread in
the sun to dry. Wash.
Soft drinks
Sponge immediately with cold water.
Heat and detergent may set stain.
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