Grease or Oil
Scrape away excess. Rub detergent paste or
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Ink. Ball-point
Same ballpoint inks are set by water. First test a scrap of cloth. Sponge stain repeatedly with acetone, amyl acetate or rubbing alcohol. Hair spray is effective. Launder. Bleach if necessary. Use amyl acetate on triacetate, arnel, dynel and verel. Use acetone on other fabrics. NOTE: Some ink cannot be removed.
Mildew
Brush off surface growth to keep mold spores from spreading. Dip article into solution of ½ cup bleach per 1 gallon of cool sudsy water for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse well. Launder.
Mud
Let stain dry; then brush well. Rinse repeatedly in cool water until mud comes out. Launder. (Hot soaps suds set a red or yellow clay stain).
Mustard
Soak in hot detergent water for several hours. If stain remains, bleach.
Nail Polish
Treat while fresh, scraping or wiping off as much as possible, before it dries. Place stain face down on white paper towels. Sponge back of stain acetone (nail polish remover) or sponge with denatured alcohol and a few drops of household ammonia. Sponge stain frequently. Launder with water at temperature suitable for fabric. Do not use acetone on acetate, arnel, dynel or rayon.
Paint
Sponge or soak in turpentine or solvent recommended as a thinner on label. Launder.
Perfume
Rinse in cold water. Rub undiluted liquid detergent or a detergent paste into stain. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach.
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.
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 choosing the suitable wash program, the right temperature, wash cycles, and ironing methods. Don’t forget to give a glance to these useful indications!
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