Stain removal guide
∙ | Stained, heavily soiled or greasy laundry may need to be |
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∙ | Soaking helps remove protein type stains like blood, milk or grass. |
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∙ | Hot water can set stains and should not be used . |
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| Apply a recommended stain remover to the back of the stain to force the stain away from the gar- | ||
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∙ | Ascertain the type and age of the stain before attempting to clean it. |
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∙ | Always check the garment care label to confirm that the chosen cleaning method is compatible. |
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∙ | Washing and drying can set some stains. |
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∙ | Only use bleach if it is recommended for the fabric type. |
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∙ | Most stains are easier to remove if they are fresh. |
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STAIN | REMOVAL METHOD |
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Blood. |
| Rinse immediately and then soak in cold water with an enzyme based detergent before | |
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Cocoa , Chocolate. | Rinse immediately and then soak in cold water with an enzyme based detergent before | ||
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Chewing gum. | Use ice to harden the gum scrape off and clean the remainder with white spirits. |
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Coffee. |
| Blot up and rinse in cold water. Rub a little liquid detergent on the stain and wash at the | |
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| maximum temperature allowed for that fabric. |
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Cream, Milk, | Rinse in cold water and wash normally. If the stain persists, sponge with white spirits. |
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Ice cream. |
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Deodorant. | Rub the affected area with vinegar and rinse under running cold water. Sponge with white | ||
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Egg. |
| Soak in an enzyme based |
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Fruit stains. | Blot up and rinse in cold water. Rub a little liquid detergent on the stain and wash | nor- | |
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Grass. |
| Sponge with white spirits. Rub a little liquid detergent on the stain and wash normally. |
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Grease, Oil. | Lay affected area face down on an absorbent cloth and work from the back of the fabric. | ||
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| Sponge with white spirits or dry cleaning fluid. Wash normally. |
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Iron rust. | Apply lemon juice and salt. Lay face up in the sun to dry.. Wash normally. |
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Lipstick. | Sponge with white methylated spirits and wash normally. |
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Mildew. | Moisten area with lemon juice. Lay face up in the sun to dry. Wash normally using a little | ||
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| bleach if stain has persisted. |
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Mud. |
| Brush off any dry mud. Rinse in cold water. Rub a little detergent on the stain and wash nor- | |
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Paint , oil based. | Scrape off any fresh paint and sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning fluid. |
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| Wash normally. |
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Paint, water based. | Treat while still wet, rinse in warm water and wash normally. |
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Scorch marks. | Dampen a cloth with hydrogen peroxide and lay it over the affected area. Press with a fairly | ||
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Fabric softener. | Rub affected area with a bar of soap and wash normally. |
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