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A guide to stain removal
White cottons and linens Washable coloured fabrics
Ball point pen ink
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Beetroot
Rinse as soon as possible under cold water.
"LEACHåIFåNECESSARY
Same as for whites - use oxygen type bleach.
Blood, meat juice,
egg (dry stain)
Cover area with meat tenderiser (msg). Apply warm water
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water or with diluted bleach.
Same as for whites but select water temperature
suitable to fabric - use oxygen type bleach.
Blood, meat juice,
egg (fresh stain)
Rinse in cold water. If stain remains, sprinkle with meat
tenderiser (msg). Let stand for 15-20 minutes. If stain still
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water.
Same as for whites but select water temperature
suitable to fabric - use oxygen type bleach.
Candle wax
Scrape off excess, place stain between clean white blotter
or several layers of facial tissue. Sponge with dry cleaning
fluid. If spot remains, bleach.
Same as for whites - use oxygen type bleach.
Chewing gum
Rub with ice to harden. Scrape off excess with blunt knife.
Sponge with dry cleaning fluid.
Same as for whites.
Chocolate
Soak in warm water with pre-soak product, and wash in
lukewarm water. Use dry cleaning fluid (white spirits) to
remove any grease spots.
Soak in warm water with pre-soak or detergent
solution. Treat any remaining stain with oxygen
bleach.
Coffee/tea
(milk or cream)
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Thoroughly rinse and dry. If a stain remains, sponge with
dry cleaning fluid. If stain remains, bleach.
Same as for whites - use oxygen type bleach.
Coffee/tea
(black), fruit juice,
white wine
Pour boiling water through stain.
"LEACHåIFåNECESSARY
Soak or rinse in cold water or sponge with warm
water and detergent. Use oxygen type bleach.
Correcting fluid
Scrape off as much as possible.
Rub clean with paint thinner or white spirits.
Same as for whites.
Cosmetics
Sponge with prewash stain remover, liquid detergent or
rub with soap. If greasy stain persists, soak in enzyme
product then wash.
Same as for whites.
Curries
Soak/rinse in lukewarm water until a majority of the colour
is removed. Sponge with solvent to break down any
remaining fats and oils then wash.
Same as for whites. Check for colour fastness
before applying solvent.
Fat/grease/oil
Sponge with dry cleaning fluid (white spirits). Same as for whites.
Fruit
Sponge with warm water and wash.
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Pour boiling water through stain.
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Grass,
green vegetables
Sponge with methylated spirit.
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Same as for whites. Check colourfastness before
applying methylated spirit. For acetate, sponge
with dry cleaning fluid.
Ice cream,
cream milk
Rinse or soak in cold water then wash. If ice cream
contains fruit or chocolate treat as such.
Same as for whites.
Iodine
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Iron rust
Apply oxalic acid and place in sun. Apply lemon juice and place in sun.
Lipstick
Rub with lard and wash using hot water.
"LEACHåIFåNECESSARY
Rub with lard and wash using warm water.
Mildew
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dry in sun. If stain persists, bleach. Old stains are hard to
remove.
Same as for whites but select water temperature to
suit fabric.
Mustard
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Nail polish
Sponge with dry cleaning fluid or nail polish remover.
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Sponge with dry cleaning fluid.
Paint (oil based)
Scrape off fresh paint. Soften dry paint with lard or oil, then
sponge with turpentine (turps).
Same as for whites.
Red wine
Rub salt into the stain. Pour boiling water through stain.
"LEACHåIFåNECESSARY
Same as for whites.
Scorch
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Tomato sauce
Soak in cool water for 10 minutes. Rub in liquid detergent
then wash. If stain persists, try dry cleaning fluid or bleach.
Same as for whites - use oxygen type bleach.
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