20Stain Removal Guide
Stain Removal Procedures
SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per- sons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:
•Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
•Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s reach.
•Thoroughly wash any utensils used.
•Do not combine stain removal products, espe- cially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can result.
•Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
FOR SUCCESSFUL STAIN REMOVAL:
•Remove stains promptly.
•Determine the kind of stain, then follow the rec- ommended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page.
•To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from powder deter- gent and water.
•Use cold water on unknown stains as hot water can set stains.
•Consult care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
•Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.
•Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instruc- tions on items to be washed.