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How to remove stains
1. Try to remove stains as soon as
possible. The fresher the stain, the
easier it is to remove.
2. Before attempting to remove any
stain, take these steps:
QFind the fabric and the finish in
the chart at right, and use only
recommended methods.
● Check the hang tag instructions
that came with the garment.
● Test stain removal product on
an in-side seam or sample of the
material.
● Avoid use of hot water on
unknown stain. It can set some
stains.
3. Follow stain removal with a
thorough rinsing.
4. Wash with recommended amount
of soap or detergent.
Stain Removal Hint—
Using Chlorine Bleach for
White and Bleachable Fabrics.
Mix M cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool
water—approximately 80”F (27“C)
—in a sink or pan. Soak stained
area for 5 minutes and launder in
washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain.
Food or cooking oils on your
synthetic garments may cause stains
which are virtually invisible and
which you may not notice as you
put your clothes into the washer.
If these stains are not completely
removed in the wash, the oily spots
may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they will become very
visible and you may think they were
caused by the wash cycle itself.
Once these spots become visible,
how can you remove them?
● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent
and let stand 30 minutes.
● Re-wash using hottest water the
fabric can stand.
How can you prevent these
“After-You-Wash” stains?
● Increase the amount of detergent
normally used.
● Increase water temperature where
fabric will permit.
Stain removal guide
Stain
Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.)
Antiperspirants, Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara,
Liquid or Pancake Make-up, Rouge, Powder;
Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables,
or Food Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Rust
*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.
● Wash synthetic garments more
often.
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