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How
to
remove
stains
1. Tr>' to removestains as soon as
possible.The fresher the stain, the
easier it is to remove.
2. Before attempting to remove
any stain, take these steps:
* Find the fabric and the finish in
the chart at right, and use only
recommendedmethods.
~ Check the hang tag instructions
that came with the garment.
@Test stain removalproduct on
an in-sideseam or sampleof the
material.
~ Avoid use of hot water on
ulkriown stain. It can set some
stains.
3. FOHOW stain removalwith a
thorough rinsing.
4. Wash with recommended
amount of soap or detergent.
stain
Removal
!Hiint—
Using
Chlorine Bkach
for
white andBkachabk Fabrics.
Mix !4 cup (60 ml) chlorinebleach
with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool
water—approximately80°F(27"C)
—in a sink or pan. Soak stained
area for 5 minutes and launder in
washer.
me
case
of
the "h'ism!"
stain.
Food or cooking oils on your syn-
thetic garments may causestains
which are virtuallyinvisibleand
which you may not notice as you
put your clothesinto the washer.
If these stains are not completely
removed in the wash, the oily spots
may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they wiIIbecomevery
visibleand you may think they were
caused by the wash cycleitself.
once
t hese spots ibecornevisible,
how
em-l
you remove
km?
~ Rub in undiluted liquid
detergent and let stand 30 minutes.
@Re-wash using hottest water the
fabric can stand.
How'can you preventthese
"After-You-Wash" stains?
@Increase the amount of detergent
normally used.
@Increase water temperature
where fabric will permit.
stain
removalguide
stain
Adhesives(ChewingGum, etc.)
Antiperspirants, Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
Cosmetics:Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara,
Liquid or Pancake Make-up, Rouge, Powder;
Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar,Cod LiverOil.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables,
or Food Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,Mildew,Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Rust
*Caution: Becausecleaningfluids tend to be toxic, be sure you are in a wellventilated
room when usingthem. No cleaningfluid should be used unless user is familiar with the
limitations and required cautions (usuallyprinted on label), Use extremecaution with
flammablecompounds.
Under no circumstancesshould fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes,
cleaning fluids, etc.) be washedin washer,
@VJashsyntheticgarments more
often.
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