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Stain removal guide
Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Anti-perspirants,
Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables, or Food
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
White
and Bleachable
Fabrics
See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7
Rub with ice or immerse
in very cold water. Use dull toot to
carefully
scrape off as much adhesive
or gum as possible.
Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning
fluid,* then launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a sate dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream; Follow guide directions for
cream.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains,
bleach
according
to Stain
Removal
Hint on opposite
page, launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) If
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Fresh
stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent
towel and
sponge with dry cleaning
fluid,* or use spray cleaner.
Apply
undiluted
liquid detergent.
Old stains; bleach according
to Stain
Removal
Hint on opposite
page.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in coot water, then launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine,
let stand 30 minutes
and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry
cleaning
fluid.* Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Same as white and bleachable
fabrics
except launder
using non-chlorine
bleach.
Paint and Varnish
Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Perspiration
Apply
undiluted
liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed
you may be able to restore
it by treating
with
ammonia
or vinegar**
If any stain remains,
treat with safe dry
cleaning
fluid* or bleach according
to Stain Removal
Hint on
opposite
page, launder
and dry.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Rust
Apply rust remover** using manufacturer's directions. Rinse and
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
launder.
*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is
familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
Save and refer to garment manufacturers'
care labels.
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