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STAINTO 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 and rewash.
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
Catsup or | Sponge | immediately with a | dry cleaning solvent | or apply a |
tomato | prewash | soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, | apply a liquid | |
products | detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash. | |||
Chewing | Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what | you can. Sponge with a non- | ||
gum | flammable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash. |
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Chocolate or | Sponge | immediately with a | dry cleaning solvent | or apply a |
coffee | 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 end candle wax
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with
Cream, milk or ice cream
Deodorants
and anti-
persplrants
Fat, grease
or oil
Fruit stains
Grass or
vegetables
Sponge with a
Light 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
See Warning on page 3, then remove stains using one of the methods below. Always hand wash before machine laundering.
lUse 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
lTreat 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
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