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Perspiration
Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with warm water and detergent paste. If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar. Apply ammonia to fresh stains; rinse with water. Apply vinegar to old stains; rinse with water.
Rust and Iron
Apply commercial rust remover, according to manufacturer’s directions. Rinse. Or, if safe for fabric, boil stained article in solution of 4 teaspoons of cream of tartar to 1 pint water.
Scorch
Rinse or soak in cold water. Work detergent into stain. Rinse. Bleach, if necessary. Stain may be impossible to re move
Shoe
Polish Scrape off as much as possible. Pretreat with a detergent paste; rinse. If stain persists, sponge with rubbing alcohol (1 part to 2 parts water) or turpentine. Remove turpentine by sponging again with warm detergent solution or with alcohol. Bleach if necessary.
Soft Drinks
Sponge with cold water, some stains are invisible when they have dried, but turn brown when heated and may be impossible to remove.
Tar and Asphalt
Act quickly before stain is dry. Sponge with grease solvent or turpentine. Launder.
Urine
Soak in cool water. If stain is dry, work a detergent paste into the spot then rinse. If necessary, bleach.
UNDERSTANDING FABRIC CARE LABELS
The symbols on labels of your garments will help you in choicing the suitable wash program, the right temperature, wash cycles, and ironing methods. Don’t forget to give a glance to these useful indications !
Select the right
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