How toremove stains
1. Tr>’to removestains as soon as
possible.The fresher the stain, the
easierit is to remove.
2. Beforeattempting to remove
any stain, take thesesteps:
* Find the fabric and the finishin
the chart at right, and use only
recommendedmethods.
~ Check the hang tag instructions
that camewith the garment.
@Teststain removalproduct on
an in-sideseamor sampleof the
material.
~ Avoid useof hot water on
ulkriown stain. It can set some
stains.
3. FOHOWstain removalwitha
thorough rinsing.
4. Wash with recommended
amount of soap or detergent.
stainRemoval !Hiint—
Using Chlorine Bkach for
white andBkachabk Fabrics.
Mix !4 cup (60ml) chlorinebleach
with one gallon (3.8 liter)of cool
water—approximately80°F(27“C)
—ina sink or pan. Soak stained
area for 5 minutesand launder in
washer.
mecase ofthe “h’ism!” stain.
Food or cookingoilson your syn-
theticgarments may causestains
whichare virtuallyinvisibleand
whichyou may not noticeas you
put your clothesinto the washer.
If these stainsare not completely
removedin the wash, the oilyspots
may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they wiIIbecomevery
visibleand you may think they were
caused by the wash cycleitself.
oncethese spots ibecornevisible,
howem-l you removekm?
~ Rub in undiluted liquid
detergentand let stand 30 minutes.
@Re-wash usinghottest water the
fabric can stand.
How’canyou preventthese
“After-You-Wash” stains?
@Increasethe amount of detergent
normally used.
@Increasewater temperature
where fabric willpermit.
stainremovalguide
stain
Adhesives(ChewingGum, etc.)
Antiperspirants, Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream, IceCreamand Milk
Coffeeand Tea
Cosmetics:EyeShadow,Lipstick,Mascara,
Liquidor Pancake Make-up, Rouge,Powder;
Crayon; Grease,Oil, Tar,Cod LiverOil.
FreshFruit, Fruit Juices,Wine, Vegetables,
or Food Coloring
Grass, Foliage,Flowers,Mildew,Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Rust
*Caution: Becausecleaningfluidstend to be toxic, be sure youare in a wellventilated
room whenusingthem. No cleaningfluid should be usedunlessuseris familiar with the
limitations and requiredcautions(usuallyprinted on label), Useextremecaution with
flammablecompounds.
Under no circumstancesshouldfabricscontaining flammable materials (waxes,
cleaningfluids,etc.) be washedin washer,
@VJashsyntheticgarments more
often.
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