Stain

Treatment

 

 

Blood

Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into

 

stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and

 

rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach if

 

traces of the stain persist.

 

 

Candle Wax

Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press with

 

warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with rubbing alcohol,

 

if safe for fabric (refer to WARNING on previous page). Let dry, wash. If traces of color

 

remain, wash with commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam,* etc.) or, if safe for the fabric,

 

hot water and chlorine bleach.

 

 

Cheese

Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. If the stain remains, apply

 

a pretreat product. Wash as usual.

 

 

Chewing Gum

Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge

 

with a pretreat product.

 

 

Chocolate or Cocoa

Rinse with cold water. Rub detergent into stain and soak in cold water. If greasy stain

 

remains, sponge face down on paper towels with a pretreat product. If traces of the

 

stain remain, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Coffee, Tea

Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain, use a

 

pretreat product and wash in warm water, or wash in hot water with chlorine bleach (if

 

safe for fabric).

 

 

Copier Toner

Shake off loose powder. Brush stain with toothbrush to remove remaining powder.

 

Sponge stain with soapy water. If stain remains, apply a pretreat product and wash in

 

hot water (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Crayon

Treat the same as candle wax or place face down on paper towel and spray with WD-4O*.

 

Rinse. Wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups

 

baking soda. If stains remain, professional drycleaning may be necessary.

 

 

Deodorants and Anti-Perspirants

Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes.

 

The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed.

 

To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub and rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into

 

stain and wash with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Dye

Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam*) or, if safe for fabric, bleach with

 

chlorine bleach.

 

 

Egg, Gravy

If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and, if

 

safe for fabric, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach.

 

 

Eye and Face Make-up

Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Rub dampened stain with bar soap,

 

dishwashing liquid or detergent. If stain remains, soak in water and detergent. Apply a

 

pretreat product and wash as usual.

 

 

Fabric Softener

Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Wash as usual.

 

 

Felt-Tip Marker

Rub detergent into damp stain. Apply a pretreat product. If safe for fabric, wash in hot

 

water and chlorine bleach.

 

 

Fruit Juices

Soak in cold water. Wash in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Grass

Place face down on paper towel and sponge with rubbing alcohol (if safe for fabric).

 

Rinse. Apply a pretreat product and wash. If stain remains, wash in hot water with

 

chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

 

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