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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible.
The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take
these steps:
next page, and use only recommended methods.
Check the care label instructions that came with
the garment.
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool
water—approximately 80°F. (27°C. )—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
The Case of the "Invisible" Stain
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and
which you may not notice as you put your clothes
into the washer.
Once These Spofi Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?
Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.
How Can You Prevent These "After-You-Wash" Stains?
Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
Test stain removal product on a hidden
inside seam or on a sample of the material.
Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
It can set some stains.
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
4. Wash with recommended amount of soap
or detergent.
wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they will become very visible and you
may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself.
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