Whirlpool RAM5243A warranty Stain removal guide, Gum, Or oil

Stain removal guide

STAlN TO REMOVE

Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh

beverage stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash

BloodRinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse. If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.

Chewing

gum

Chocolate or

coffee

Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a nonflam- mable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash.

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.

Crayon and candle wax

Cream, milk or ice cream

Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable dry dean- ing solvent. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained, take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.

Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent, or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse. If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.

Deodorants and anti- perspirants

Llght staln: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Heavy staln: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Fat, grease

or oil

Fruit stains

Grass or green vegetables

Ink or ballpoint pen ink

Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below:

l Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

lUse talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent. Rinse. Wash.

l Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains, cover area with a paste made of all-fabric bleach, a few drops of hot water and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.

Old stalns: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for fresh stains.

Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent. If stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.

Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continu- ously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely.)

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