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to
remove
stains
L Try to removestainsas soon as
possible. The fresher the stain, the
easier it is to remove.
2. Beforeattemptingto removeany
stain, take these steps:
@ Find the fabric and the finish in
the chart at right, and use oniy
recommendedmethods.
e Check the hang tag instructions
that came with the garment.
@ Teststain removalproduct on
an inside seam or sample of the
material.
e Avoiduse of hot water on
unknownstain. It can set some
stains.
o
Tkythe stain removalprocedure
on a hidden part before applyingto
the entire garment.
3. Followstain removalwith a
thorough rinsing.
4. Washwith recommended
amount of soap or detergent.
Stain
Removal
Hint—
Using CMorineBleach for
White and Meachable Fabrics.
Mix 1/4cup ((50ml) chlorine
bleach with one gallon (3.8liter)
cool water—approximately80°F.
(27°C.)-in a sink or pan. Soak
stainedarea for 5 minutesand
launder in washer.
The Case of
the
%visible" Stain.
Food or cookingoils on your
syntheticgarmentsmay cause
stainswhich are virtually invisible
and which yotimay not notice as
you put your clothesinto the
washer. ,
If these stains are not completely
removedin the wash, the oily spots
may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they will become very
visibleand you maythink they were
caused by the wash cycleitself.
Once these spots become visible,
how can you removethem?
~ Rub in undiluted liquid detergent
and let stand 30 minutes.
e Re-wash using hottest water the
fabric can stand.
How can you preventthese
"After-You-Wash'g stains?
~ Increase the amount of detergent
normally used.
@ Increase water temperature where
fabric will permit.
~ Wash synthetic garments more
often.
Cautions
@NEVER PUT HIGHLY VOLATILE
SUBSTANCESLIKE GASOLINE,
KEROSENE, OR NAITHA INTO A
WASHEROR DRYER.
NEVER PUT WASHABLEARTICLES
THAT HAVEGASOLINE, KEROSENE,
NAPI"HA OR ~HER HIGHLYVOLATILE
SIJBSI'ANCESON THEM IN A WASHER
OR DRYER. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THESE WARNINGSCOULD
RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. All
items
with volatile substances on them
shouki bc
washedthoi-oughly
with a detergent so that no trace of
vohttik!substance remains, The
articles can then be machine washed.
Only after thorough hand washing
ml reachinc washing shoulcithe
ilrticlc be pkwed in the dryer.
Do not use these substances around
your washer and/or dryer during
operation.
"Becausecleaning fluids tend to
be toxic, be sure you are in a well
ventilated room when using them.
No cleaning fluid should be used
uniess user is familiar with the
limitations and required cautions
(usually printed on label). Use
extreme caution with flammable
compounds. Under no circumstances
should fabrics containingflammable
materials (waxes, cleaning fluids,
etc.) be washed in washer.
"*Donot mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death,
Stain Rammi Guide
~
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.——
Adhesives(ChewingGum, etc.)
Antiperspirants,Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,Lipstick, Mascara,
Liquid or PancakeIvlake-up~ Rouge,
Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver
~
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables,
or Food Coloring
Y
Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Score
Ink, Ballpoint
Paint and Varnish
—
Perspiration
Rust
W&&—
More
complete information on stain
removal is given in government bullet~,=~l
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"Removing Stains From ~abricsj' 05 %?g:
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