Stain removal guide
STAlN | TO REMOVE |
Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh
beverage stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash
BloodRinse 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
Chewing
gum
Chocolate or
coffee
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a nonflam- mable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Crayon and candle wax
Cream, milk or ice cream
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable dry dean- ing solvent. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained, take to cleaners or
Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent, 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.
Deodorants and anti- perspirants
Llght staln: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
Heavy staln: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and
Fat, grease
or oil
Fruit stains
Grass or green vegetables
Ink or ballpoint pen ink
Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below:
l Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
lUse talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent. Rinse. Wash.
l Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains, cover area with a paste made of
Old stalns: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for fresh stains.
Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent. If stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.
Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continu- ously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely.)
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