Removing Stains; Prewashing Or Soaking; Stain Removal Rules; Stain Removal Guide - Whirlpool Thin Twin User And Care Manual

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Removing stains
Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may
need to be prewashed or soaked for best
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type
stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing
helps loosen soil before washing.
Prewashing or soaking
Use warm water for soaking or prewashing
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.
Stain removal rules
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Most stains are easier to remove when
they are fresh. Old or set stains may not
come out. Follow package directions for
pretreatment products.
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Before treating any stain, find out . . .
1. What kind of stain it is.
2. What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast.
(Check label.)
can set some stains.
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Start with cold or warm water. Hot water
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When bleach is recommended, use a
bleach that is safe for the fabric. Dilute
chlorine bleach.
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Test stain removers on an inside seam or
hidden comer of the item to see if the color
is removed.
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Put the stained area face down on a paper
towel or white cloth. Apply the stain
remover to the back of the stain. This can
force the stain off the fabric instead of
through it.
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Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
break down some protein stains so they
are easier to remove.
3. How old the stain is. (Washing and drying
can set some stains.)
Stain removal cluide
STAIN
Alcoholic
beverage
Blood
Chewing
gum
Chocolate
or coffee
Crayon and
candle wax
Cream, milk,
or ice cream
TO RIEMOVE
These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak
fresh stains with cold water. Wash. lf stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a
solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and a few drops of white
vinegar. Rinse. Wash.
Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes
or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse. If stain
remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly. Wash.
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a
nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply
a
liquid deter-
gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or
facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is gone. if full toad is crayon stained,
take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.
Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few
drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse. If
stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.
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