Stains
Tips on Stain RemovalBALLPOINT
INK
Hold stain against towel, spray closely from behind with aerosol hair spray. Ink should transfer to towel
BEVERAGES
Soak in cool water.
BLOOD
Immediately rinse with cool water. For dried stains, soak in warm water with a product containing enzymes. Launder.
CANDLE WAX
Scrape off as much as possible with dull side of knife, then iron between absorbent paper, changing paper until wax is absorbed.
CHOCOLATE
COLLAR, CUFF SOIL
COSMETICS
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Soak in a product containing enzymes for at least 30 minutes (hours for aged stains). Launder.
DEODORANTS & ANTI-PERSPIRANTS
EGG
Soak in product containing enzymes. Launder.
FRUIT JUICE
Rinse with cool water.
GRASS
Soak in product containing enzymes. If stains persist, launder using a chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric) or oxygen bleach.
GREASE SPOTS, OIL
INK
Use ink eradicator on undyed, untreated linen.
LEMON, LIME JUICE, VINEGAR Rinse immediately with cool water.
LIPSTICK
On pure linen, rub with a little salad oil to dissolve lipstick, then launder to remove oil.
MEAT JUICE
Rinse with cool, never hot, water.
MILDEW
Badly mildewed fabrics may be beyond repair. Launder stained item using chlorine bleach, (if safe for fabric). Or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water. Then launder.
PERSPIRATION
Use
RED WINE
Cover with salt if stain is fresh, then rinse with cool water. If stain has dried, try club soda.
SCORCH
Treat same as for mildew (listed above).
TAR
Scrape residue from fabric. Place stain face down on paper towels. Sponge with cleaning fluid. Replace towels frequently. Launder in hottest water safe for fabric.
TOMATO
Rinse with cool water.
WHITE WINE Use club soda.