electrolux front loading washing machine
a guide to stain removal 11
A guide to stain removal
White cottons and linens
Washable coloured fabrics
Ball point pen ink
Sponge with methylated spirit. Bleach if required.
Same as for whites - use oxygen type bleach.
Beetroot
Rinse as soon as possible under cold water.
Bleach if necessary.
Same as for whites - use oxygen type bleach.
Blood, meat juice,
egg (dry stain)
Cover area with meat tenderiser (msg). Apply warm water to
make a paste. Wait 15-20 minutes. Sponge with cool 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
remains, then sponge with diluted bleach. Wash using hot 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.
Alternatively, place a brown paper bag on the area then use a
warm iron over the bag. As the wax is lifted from the garment it
leaves an oily residue on the paper. You need to repeat this step
until all the wax is removed. 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)
Rinse or soak in cold water. Work detergent into stain.
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.
Bleach if necessary.
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
Pour boiling water through stain.
Bleach remaining stain.
Sponge with warm water and wash.
Bleach remaining stain with oxygen bleach.
Grass,
green vegetables
Sponge with methylated spirit.
Wash using warm water.
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
Wash using hot water.
Wash using warm water.
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.
Bleach if necessary.
Rub with lard and wash using warm water.
Mildew
Wash using hot water. Moisten with lemon juice and let 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
Wash using hot water and bleach.
Wash using warm water and use oxygen bleach.
Nail polish
Sponge with dry cleaning fluid or nail polish remover. Bleach to
remove dye.
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. Bleach
if necessary.
Same as for whites.
Scorch
Moisten and place in sunlight. Bleach if necessary.
Usually a permanent stain.
Brush wools lightly with sandpaper.
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.
