Stain Removal . . .

Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in hot water.

aWARNING

Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, vegetable oils, cooking oils, etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be machine washed and/or dried.

When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air dry before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a “ring” to be formed on some permanent press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaning unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

Stain

Treatment

 

 

Adhesive Tape

Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see

 

 

 

WARNING above). Launder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Airplane Glue

Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover

 

 

 

until stain dissolves. Launder.

 

 

Alcoholic Beverages

Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold

 

 

 

water. Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric,

 

 

 

launder in hot water using chlorine bleach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blood

Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent

 

 

 

into stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the

 

 

 

stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and

 

 

 

chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.

 

 

Candlewax

Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and

 

 

 

press with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge

 

 

 

with dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of

 

 

 

color remain, launder with a commercial color remover, or if safe for the fabric,

 

 

 

hot water and chlorine bleach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catsup, Tomato-Based

Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain

 

 

Products

and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

 

 

Chewing Gum

Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and

 

 

 

sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cocoa or Chocolate

Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains,

 

 

 

sponge face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the

 

 

 

stain remains, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Coffee, Tea

Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,

 

 

 

launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crayon

Treat the same as candle wax (above) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric)

 

 

 

using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain,

 

 

 

professional dry-cleaning may be necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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