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How to remove stiim
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:
. Find the fabric and the finish in
the guide on the next page, and use
only recommended methods.
Check the care label instructions
that came with the garment.
Test stain removal product on a
hidden inside seam or on a sample
of the material.
Avoid use of hot water on
unknown stain. It can set some
stains.
3. Follow stain removal with a
thorough rinsing.
4. Wash with recommended
amount of soap or detergent.
Stain removal hint—
Using chlorine bleach for
white and bleachable fabrics.
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine
bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of
cool water—approximately 80°F.
stained area for 5 minutes and
launder in washer.
N
EVER
PUT
HIGHLY
VOLATILE
SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE,
KEROSENE, OR NA~HA IN~ A
WASHER OR DRYER.
N
EVER
PUT
WASHABLE
ARTICLES
THAT HAVE GASOLINE, KEROSENE,
SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER
. F
OR
DRYER
AILURE
TO
COMPLY
WITH THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR
All items
with volatile substances on them
should be ~ washed thoroug~y
with a detergent so that no trace of
volatile substance remains. The
articles can hen be machine washed.
Only after thorough hand washing
and machine washing should the
article be placed in the dryer.
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.
If these stains are not completely
removed in the 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.
Once
these spok become visible,
how can you remove them?
Rub in undiluted liquid detergent
and let stand 30 minutes.
. Re-wash using hottest water the
fabric can stand.
How can you prevent these
"After-You-Wash" shins?
Increase the amount of detergent
normally used.
Increase water temperature where
fabric will permit.
. Wash synthetic garments more
often.
Do not use these substances around
your washer and/or dryer during
operation.
tend to
*Because cleaning fluids
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.
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
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See next page for
Stain Removal Guide.
For more complete information on
stain removal, request government
bulletin, "Removing Stains From
Fabrics," 054D. To obtain a copy
write to: Consumer Information
Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
Available at low cost.
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