1.
Try to remove stains as soon as possible.
● Test stain removal product on a hidden
The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material.
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
these steps: It can set some stains.
● Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
and use
only
recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended amount of soap
● Check the care label instructions that came with
or detergent.
the garment.
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics
Mix
1/4
cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool
water—approximately
80°F.
(27°C.
)—in
a sink or pan. Soak stained area
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain
Food or cooking
oils
on your synthetic garments If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
which you may not notice as you put your clothes Then they
will
become very visible and you may think
into the washer. they were caused by the wash cycle itself.
Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?
● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and
let
stand 30 minutes.
● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?
● Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
● Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
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Wash synthetic garments more often.
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