Stain Removal Guide - GE WA5800R Use And Care Manual

Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse
Gum, etc.)
(Chewing
with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
Deodorants according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.**
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If
Chocolate. Cream, Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning tluid*;
Ice Cream and Milk Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry,
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
Coffee and Tea
opposite page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream,
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Hint on opposite page.
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
Food the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Wine, Vegetables or
Coloring
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Ink, Ballpoint 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 the
Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
Paint and Varnish Soften with oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with
turpentine or 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 witb safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Rust Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer's directions. Rinse and
launder.
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Because cleaning fluids tend
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 shoutd fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
in very cold water.
Rinse thoroughly.
Removal Hint on opposite pa&e, launder.
to be toxic, be sure you
Save and refer to garment manufacturer's care labels.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as
Sponge
Same
as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
or soak in cool water, then
Sponge
launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid. * Apply undi Iuted 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.
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge with warm water.
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.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleacbable fabrics.
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic ga.; which may cause
death.
white and bleachable fabrics.
Bleach remaining
Apply undiluted
Bleach remaining stain
such as vinegar