Stain removal guide
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Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See
Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7
Other WiashableFabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Rub with ice or
immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
careyldly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.
Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*then launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, Rinse, If stain remains, bleach
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has
changed, you maybe able to restore it by sponging with
ammoniaY* Rinse thoroughly,
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Anti-perspirants,
Deodorants
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.*Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes
and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid~
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on
opposite page. Launder. Whh cream; Follow guide directions for
cream.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
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Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.
.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid? Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables,or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain
RemovalHint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge with warm water. Apply
undiluted
fiquid dete~ent.
Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew. Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) [f
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Ink, Ballpoint
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent toweland
sponge with dry cleaning fluid? or use spraycleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain
RemovalHint on opposite page.
Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
ammonia or vinegar.**If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Apply rust remover~* using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
Paint and Varnish
Same as white and bleachab!e fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Perspiration
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Rust
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Waution:Becausecleaning fluids tend to be toxic,be sure youare in a wellventilatedroom whenusing them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is
familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
*DO not fix Chlorlne bleach with ~onla or acids such as Vinegar and/or ~st remover.
Mixingcanp~uce atoxicgaswhichmaycaused~th.
Save and refer to garment manufacturers’ care labels.
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