Stain Removal Guide - GE WWA8836M Use And Care Manual

Stain removal guide
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
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Rust
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Control
Setting
Guide, Bleach on Page 7
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use
dull
tool to
carefilly 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 safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Whhout cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream; FO11OW 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. O1dstains; bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page.
Sofien with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
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.
Apply rust remover,- using manuilicturer's directions. Rinse and
launder.
Other Wwhable Fabrics
Same A white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool 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
undihted
liquid deteqent. 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 fkbrics
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 bleachable fhbrics.
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Waution:Becausecleaningfluids
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
.
t%miliarwith 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.
=~ not mix ch]orine bleach with ~monia or acids such as vinegar ~d/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
Save and refer to garment manufactmrs' care labels.
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