Mildew

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

If stain remains, soak in warm water and a color-safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes.

Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus

destroys or weakens fabrics.) An alter- native to bleach is to treat with salt and

lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if wet or damp laundry remains in your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent mildew, promptly dry laundry after washing.

Mustard

Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse. If stain remains, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and wash.

Paint

Hand wash paint-stained items.

Water base: Treat stains while still wet.

(These paints cannot be removed after they have dried.) Rinse in warm water to

flush out paint. Sponge with a nonflam- mable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.

Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge

with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. While stain is still wet with solvent, rub

liquid detergent into it. Wash with hottest water safe for fabric.

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Perspiration

Remove stains before ironing. Perspira- tion stains may weaken fabric. Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent aqd warm water. If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, use one o"_the following treatments:

Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain. Rinse. Launder tc remove ammonia odor.

Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove vinegar odor.

Scorch

Severe scorch cannot be removed.

Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Cover with a dry cloth and press with a_ iron as hot as is S_Lfefor the fabric. Rinse well. Wash.

OR

Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.

Soft drinks

Sponge immediately with cold water. Heat and detergent may set stain.

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Washer/Dryer specifications

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