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USING THE WASHING MACHINE
Stains exist that cannot be removed by machine washing alone. Before trying to remove any type of
stain by hand, fi rst try the removal procedure on a small area of hidden fabric. Start from the edge of
the stain and working inwards, this will prevent a dark ring from forming around the site of the stain. A
few methods to adopt for removing stains are reported below.
W
AX: Scrape the wax using a rounded point
in order not to damage the fabric. Then, with
the fabric placed between two pieces of ab-
sorbent paper, run a hot iron over the stain.
B
ALL POINT PENS AND FELT-TIP PENS: clean using
a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol. Take care
not to spread the stain.
D
AMP AND MOULD: if the fabric supports the
use of bleach, carry out a wash cycle adding
bleach. Otherwise, soak the soiled part in
hydrogen peroxide (10 volumes) and leave
for 10 to 15 minutes.
L
IGHT SCORCH MARKS LEFT BY IRONING: follow the
instructions for mould and damp.
R
UST: use products specially designed for rust
stains, following the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions written on the packet.
C
HEWING GUM: rub ice over the fabric, scrape
away as much chewing gum as possible
and then rub with a piece of cotton soaked
in acetone.
INTERNATIONAL CLOTHING CARE SYMBOLS
Before placing the clothes in the washing machine and selecting the wash programme, examine the
symbols on the manufacturer’s label. The table reported below will provide a useful guide to reading
the symbols.
PAINT: do not allow the paint to dry. Rub the
area with the solvent recommended by the
paint manufacturer (e.g. water, turps, trichlo-
roethylene), soap and then rinse.
L
IPSTICK: stains on cotton or wool can be elimi-
nated using a cloth soaked in ether. Stains
on silk require the use of trichloroethylene.
N
AIL VARNISH: place a sheet of absorbent
paper on the stained material, then dampen
the back of the fabric with acetone, frequently
changing the absorbent paper placed over
the stain. Continue in this manner until the
stain has disappeared.
T
AR OR DIRT: spread a little fresh butter over
the stain, allow to stand and then wash with
oil of turpentine.
G
RASS: delicately soap the stain, use diluted
bleach. Good results can be obtained on
woollen fabrics using 90% alcohol.
B
LOOD: put into soak in cold water with added
salt, then wash with washing soap.
HOW TO REMOVE SOME STAINS
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