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Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
(Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics
Deodorants according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed, except use non-chlorine bleach.
you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.**
Rinse thoroughly.
Blood Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains, Sponge or soak in cool water, then
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
launder.
Chocolate, Cream, Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*; Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
Ice Cream and Milk Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. detergent. Launder in warm water.
Coffee and Tea Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for cream. apply warm glycerine, let stand 30
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Then launder in warm detergent water.
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Hint; launder.
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
Wine, Vegetables or Food the Stain Removal Hint; launder. stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
Mildew, Scorch while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.) Old
mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Ink, Ballpoint Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and Same as white and bleachable fabrics
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint; launder.
Paint and Varnish Soften with oil or petroleum jelly, then sponge with Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with with non-chlorine bleach.
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;
launder.
Rust Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
launder.
*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you
are in a well ventilated room when using 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 mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as
vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas
which may cause death.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
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Stain Removal