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Use and Care

Stain	Treatment
Adhesive Tape	Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (refer to
	WARNING on page 15). Launder.
Airplane Glue	Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover until stain
	dissolves. Launder.
Alcoholic Beverages	Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water. Apply
	detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, launder in hot water
	using chlorine bleach.
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, launder 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 dry-
	cleaning solvent (refer to WARNING on page 15). Let dry, launder. If traces of color
	remain, launder with a commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for the
	fabric, hot water and chlorine bleach.
Catsup, Tomato-Based	Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and if
Products	safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Chewing Gum	Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge
	with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Cocoa or Chocolate	Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains, sponge face
	down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain, launder
	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, launder
	in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Crayon	Treat the same as candle wax or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not a
	detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-cleaning may be
	necessary.
Deodorants and	Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes. The
Anti-Perspirants	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 launder 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	If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if safe
	for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener	Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.
Fruit Juices	Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Grease, Oil	Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to
	WARNING on page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent.
	Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).

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