Stain

Treatment

 

 

Crayon

Treat the same as candle wax (see Page 15) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using

 

soap (not a detergent) and one to two 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. Rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into stain

 

and laundry 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 (see WARNING on

 

Page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent. Launder in hot

 

water (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Ink

Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and

 

sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on Page 15). Rinse. If

 

traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder. Some inks

 

may be impossible to remove.

 

 

Iodine

Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial color

 

remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for 15-30

 

minutes and launder.

 

 

Lipstick

Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15).

 

Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.

 

 

Mildew

Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder

 

with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in an

 

all-fabric bleach, then launder.

 

 

Milk and Milk

Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Sponge

Products

with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15), if a stain is noticeable. Rewash.

 

 

Miscellaneous

Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see

Eye and Face

WARNING on Page 15). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts dry-

Make-up, Tar,

cleaning solvent). Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain moist with dry

Gravy, Felt-Tip

spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is removed. Allow to

Marker, Pitch,

dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual.

Typewriter Ribbon

 

 

 

Mud

Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand

 

dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse. Launder in

 

hot or warm water with enzyme product.

 

 

Mustard

Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe

 

for fabric).

 

 

Nail Polish

Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until stain

 

disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or Arnel fabrics.

 

 

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