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STAIN
~MOVAL
GU~E
Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use
du/1
to[~l
to
carefilly scrape
off
as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid, *rinse well, then wash as usual.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed,
you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.**
Rinse thoroughly,
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*
rinse well, then wash as usual. Bleach according to the Stain
Removal Hint.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and
Milk
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash
as usual.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;
launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for cream.
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, * rinse well,
then wash as usual.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash
as usual. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning
tluid,*
rinse well, then wash as usual.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge with warm water. Apply
undiluted
/iquid
detergent.
Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
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.)
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Ink, Ballpoint
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
use a spray cleaner or sponge with dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well,
then wash as usual. Old stains: Bleach according to the Stain
Removal Hint; launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.
If color has changed you maybe able to restore it by treating
with ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe
dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash as usual.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse
and launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
Rust
A
*CAUTION:
Because cleaning fluids tend
to
be toxic,
k
sure
**D
O
not
mix
~hl”rine
bleach
with ammonia
or
acids
such
dS
you
are
in
a
well ventilated mom when using them. No
vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce
a
toxic
gas
cleanine
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the
which may cause death.
limitations and
r;quired
cautions (usually printed
on
label).
Use
extreme
caution with flammable compounds.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s
care labels.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
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